About a year has passed since this thread was made, and I think it needs a bump.
I post a little, but read almost every post on this site. Lately, I'm seeing more and more posters accuse new posters of being "dogg" "zee" "CHP" or whoever they think of, instead of actually taking the time to explain to them why their ideas are farfetched (and lots of the times they are).
If people want this board to grow, putting down new posters isn't going to help. Unless everyone is content with the merry go round that each thread becomes (I'm looking at you, Moogy), we need to encourage new posters to post, instead of tearing them down instantly when they do decide to post.
I love this board, and I want to continue to see it grow. With the signing of Martin, new members were bound to find their way here. If there are more moves, there will more likely be an even greater influx of posters. Let's welcome them, instead of degrade them.