Stars - schmars!

I must say, I find this forum a little difficult to handle at times, and try to speed read thru the 'back-slapping' in order to sift out relevant facts. Replies tend to go off-thread quite quickly I find...... (That's me - "Mr Unsociable" I know!)

I read a different forum also, though relating to classic car restoration (or repair-and-make-do in my case). That's pre-dominanlty facts, help, and interesting links etc... but has fewer postings. Mainly made up of men if that's an interesting aside!!

The 'stars' against members have always been a bit of fun in my mind, as they relate to postings - not expertise (as they are described). Perhaps the descriptions of the stars could relate to 'chattiness' instead? [msnwink]

This forum is excellent in my opinion. My family and I will gain great benefit from it when we finally get to Florida next April.

Whilst I am on my soapbox I would like to re-iterate my thoughts regarding the inclusion of an FAQ area. This would undoubtedly save a lot of duplicate posting, duplicated effort and give enquirers full information on their subject, not just the info that may be available from members posting at the time the enquiry was made. Visa's, passports, airlines etc... 'required' to go to Florida info if you like. The moderators - who are extremely knowledgeable - could keep the FAQ info upto date very easily I would have thought. Not everyone who enquires is 'forum friendly' and happy to perform searches etc..

'Off Topic' section is an excellent move! [msnsmile2]


Great forum.



Colin