Dave - there are many opportunities in this world, but we don't have to take them all up.

The fact is, whether one likes it or not, that the forum has changed hugely in the few years I've been a member - mainly below the line - and I, for one, happen to miss many of the names who either don't post or rarely post any more. They were interesting, hunorous, worldly, intelligent and interesting, unlike much of what's around at the moment.

If my post causes shit slinging, as you call it, then the blame will rest firmly with the slingers. I've commented on the forum as I see it now - a personal view - and I speculate about the future, as any reasonable forum member is entitled to do.