Same here, John. Seems like I remember some intelligent posts by newriver. As far as Mr. AF500, I've said it many, many times: "Presentation is everything". I've never seen anyone get bashed for saying "Dennis Kirk is a great place to buy stuff". But, when you come in and say "Dennis Kirk is the ONLY place to buy stuff and you're an idiot if you buy anywhere else.", then you're just asking for trouble.
I saw Pat's explaination towards the end of that thread that stated quite clearly how the sponsors help keep this place free and offer competetive prices. I can't see where newriver got offended by that, or why he was offending AF500's chest puffing. That attitude won't fly. Or, as they say down south: "That dog won't hunt"!
I like Okie's final post there as well: "My house, my rules". It doesn't get any simpler than that, IMO. If I, or anyone else, has a problem with anything, discussing it in a grown up manner would be the first step.
BTW-I came here to kick ass and chew gum, and I'm all out of gum...:silly:
And-Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful!;)