Thus far i've seen many very valid points. We all get a little worked up once in a while and we all have our buttons that get pressed sometimes. I'm definately as guilty as anyone about that
Then again we do have a LOT of people here with vastly different opinions and experience. Overall I know i'm a much better keeper because of it and i'm sure everyone else is as well.
I do think Boidkeeper does have a point with some members being more curt than necessary, especially with new people. However in their defence i've seen MANY threads that get covered on a weekly basis that a simple search of the appropriate forum would quickly answer. I think it's important to remember that even logging on here is usually a big step towards educating yourself and at the end of the day it's better overall for the herps in question.
We've definately become a community. And like any community not everyone always gets along. But I know that i've learned a ton since coming here and that alone makes it definately worthwhile to me.