Well, this is fun! While I wholeheartedly agree with what you're all saying, and would most definitely appreciate more threads of substance, I am one of the VERY guilty of creating mass FS threads of late. I, however, do not see this as a detriment, but a benefit. If I have something that someone else in the area may find a use for at a discounted price, then I am doing a public service by offering it locally first, then proceeding to the "big board" and offering it nationally. I for one, prefer to buy something that I need from a local source and someone I know before dealing with the shipping/unknown route. Likewise, if I need something, as Mark did, ask. I may not need what you're selling, but you never know, and I appreciate the offer.
So, before I drone on, I like the FS/WTB threads, but cherish the "substance" threads. I even like the "Were Sorry" types of thread and other OT's that bring interesting topics to light(until they begin to get out of hand). I don't even want these to slow down. I only want to add additional topics for discussion. The way I see it, if you don't like FS/WTB topics, or have gotten tired of threads that have gotten out of hand or down right annoying, it's very easy to just ignore them! Unsubscribe and don't click on the link to see what everyone else has to say. And if you MUST rebut what someone has said, consider a PM before blasting them to the public. If you're gonna be rude, do it in private.
OK, off my soap box.
