[Puke]

Originally posted by TerranC:
But I'd just like to know one thing; what's the cause of all this?

Hello.

I am an uncouth barbarian, completely devoid of manners or dignity. The other members of this forum are a shining example of humanity, and when we are not talking about politics, its truely a pleasure to bask in the glow of your collective presence.

The only reason I return to this place, and hence to PBW, and therefore the only reason that I continue playing this game, is that this is such a rational and mature community of people. Everyone here is willing to hear out others and will generally approach a discussion with reason and rationality.

Sometimes when topics drift towards politics or religion or other things unfit for polite public conversation, things get out of hand. But never as out of hand as they do in other places and with lesser mortals.

Often, I am guilty of behaving in a less than desireable manner, saying things that are less than constructive, or just acting like a downright foolish and rude person. I am always astounded that you people continue to put up with me, and continue to suffer my presence when it would be much simpler to ask me to leave.

In some ways, I feel like you all are the family I never had, even though I'm the step-child you never wanted.

A solid 90% of the above text was candid and serious. The remaining 10% was designed to give you a laugh. It is a pleasure participating in discussion with all of you, and I am glad we can all step back from the more heated discussions in the end, and remain on good terms.