It seems to me that since this place is a cybercommunity, made up of a diverse collection of folks from all over the world it should be like any other community. I can only relate to personal experience. I think of my place of work as a community of sorts. I have been ther for fifteen years. We are an automotive machine shop/parts house. If all we talked about was automotive related things it would make for a dull existence. It is the side trips into non-automotive conversations (which could be called BS since they aren't on subject) that enhance the friendly atmosphere in our little community. There are individuals that if given a choice I would not want to associate with but even they have a right to their opinions. Granted there are only eighteen men and women working there, but the principle remains the same.