I will certainly still frequent the site when Inna comes over.......and hopefully give a more balanced view with assistance from my Ukranian lady..........besides I could'nt leave Chip to get the last word could I?
Ahhh you are not a quitter? good. But, you have to know when to throw in the towel, and if that means letting me get the last word, I am sure you will not be scarred for life!
Verbal jousting is just one of the many enjoyable things about this site......as well as all the genuine,honest,decent,good-looking,courteous,witty guys here........whoops,almost sounds like I like it here doesn't it????
I vote we don't reply to a topic unless the reply is ON topic. I get frustrated looking at posts, waiting for it to load only to see chit chat. I find this forum helpful, but is getting filled up with noise. Just my $.02.
I think you will find sarrider that when a pertinent and important question is asked on here.or there is something of note to post.....the chit chat takes a back seat.You visit as regularly as anyone I suppose, so why not make your post ON TOPIC.....having said that it is a open forum and your opinion is as valuable as anyone elses here.
Just my £0.02p
I agree that you all answer a question when asked, and I might add you all do an excellent job at it. My only point is that I have to endure a lot of noise to find the valuable content that you all produce. As you pointed out, this is an open forum, and as in any public space, we need to act within certain guidelines. May I offer the suggestion that we be considerate to everyone and if you feel the need to communicate with another member, use quicker, more efficient and private methods such as IM or email. This way we can enjoy the forum for what its used for and you can still communicate with one another.
Sometimes the noise has some meaning to it, but our chitter chatter I find amusing, and it is impossible to do the same via e-mail or messenger. Call me crazy, but this forum is kind of like getting together with the guys, sometimes I have more fun reading and posting than I do going out! Sar, i am sorry about the noise, just get DSL and you will wade through the noise instantly!
I have high speed. Out of the 7 or so topics I just looked at, there's not one valuable reply in the past few days past reply 5 or 6. I didn't learn about Russian culture, didn't get any insight into what it's like to visit a hotel in Russia or how the process works in bringing a woman home and getting that visa. I read the "About Forum" section and talks about what is considered relevant, what this forum is about and what this forum isn't. "Miami smackdown" isn't on that list.