Dealing with adults

[paul]

Well, guys, it's getting close to one year for me in and around this and other forums. I've checked out at least 8 others, maybe more. For the most part, it's curiosity and a thirst for knowledge about the machinery, life style, riding locations, and of course, we all know what it is to share that bond and feeling that only riding can bring.

Anyway, this is the forum I settled on and adopted as "home", for obvious reasons. But aside from the fact that I own and love the Nomad I've made another discovery. In my quest, what I found striking about most other forums is the bad vibes and bad mouthing that goes on, and even passes for conversation. I don't find myself learning much, just feeling like I've been standing in the middle between 2 warring factions.

Now, my purpose here is not to blow smoke up anyones skirt, or to do an ours is better than theirs. I see enough of that elsewhere. Rather, I wish to express my graditude for having a place to go where I feel as though I'm dealing with adults.

Admittedly, some of the "adults" here are pretty damn funny and can show a bit of juvenile behavior. But even this is under control and Just damned entertaining. What has been your experience?