First, let me begin by saying, I understand the new rules here. I am not trying to change them, or curtail them in any way. I am simply beginning a dialogue regarding the reason(s) for coming to DC.
In all honesty, I came to iboats for help on my boat and I thank all of you that helped or attempted to help, it is truly appreciated. I learned and continue to learn from all the brilliant people supplying free advice. It's amazing.
Also, what kept me here in DC was the amount that I learned regarding topics such as politics. Sure, I had a differing opinion regarding politics compared to many here. But, when I left a discussion or argument with someone here, I always walked away as a more aware, more informed person...always with no exceptions.
It did not matter that it rarely, if ever changed my opinion. What did matter was that I got the chance to hear intelligent points of view from people like QC, Pointer, Boom, as well as so many others that I always seemed to be sitting across the fence from. Points of view, keep in mind, that I would possibly never have considered without the opportunity given via iboats and DC. Good or bad, I never had to watch the news, I could get every political angle right here on this forum. I want and continue to strive to be an informed American. Iboats helped keep me informed, And yes, I know, so many of you did not like that......I understand.
The kinder, more gentle forum is ok. In all honesty though, I usually don't walk away from DC being a greater informed American citizen since the change. I can live with that, I simply miss it is all.
All the political points of view in America help to make the fabric of our society. I believe I may have underestimated the role DC played in my view of that fabric. Hearing only one side distorts that fabric. I don't want a distorted view. I really do miss much of, but not all, regarding the "old" iboats.
If, in the opinion of the mods, I have crossed the line, it was not my intent, and I apologize.
In all honesty, I came to iboats for help on my boat and I thank all of you that helped or attempted to help, it is truly appreciated. I learned and continue to learn from all the brilliant people supplying free advice. It's amazing.
Also, what kept me here in DC was the amount that I learned regarding topics such as politics. Sure, I had a differing opinion regarding politics compared to many here. But, when I left a discussion or argument with someone here, I always walked away as a more aware, more informed person...always with no exceptions.
It did not matter that it rarely, if ever changed my opinion. What did matter was that I got the chance to hear intelligent points of view from people like QC, Pointer, Boom, as well as so many others that I always seemed to be sitting across the fence from. Points of view, keep in mind, that I would possibly never have considered without the opportunity given via iboats and DC. Good or bad, I never had to watch the news, I could get every political angle right here on this forum. I want and continue to strive to be an informed American. Iboats helped keep me informed, And yes, I know, so many of you did not like that......I understand.
The kinder, more gentle forum is ok. In all honesty though, I usually don't walk away from DC being a greater informed American citizen since the change. I can live with that, I simply miss it is all.
All the political points of view in America help to make the fabric of our society. I believe I may have underestimated the role DC played in my view of that fabric. Hearing only one side distorts that fabric. I don't want a distorted view. I really do miss much of, but not all, regarding the "old" iboats.
If, in the opinion of the mods, I have crossed the line, it was not my intent, and I apologize.
