One constant we've had as a group all the way back to the 'pit days is that, for the most part (with very few exceptions), we have been a drama-free bunch. We do our share of lighthearted ribbing and even go so far as to skewer each other once in a while, but we're pretty good about taking what we can dish out. We can good naturedly argue about all sorts of things and still like and respect each other as internet friends because we know, at the end of the day, most of what we say is subjective and opinion based (of course, we also enjoy Dave's wonderful bullshit detector where bass/guitar urban legends, myths, and outright lies are concerned). Blazer, if the (mostly) old guys - me included - don't warm to every taste you profess here, it's not an attack against you personally. I really hope you'll take a minute and consider that.
This place is less cliquey (sp?) than any forum I've ever been a part of. It's refreshing, fun, and usually even interesting
. I'm absolutely sure that Juan Nelson and probably even Flea himself would be more than welcome here, provided they didn't bullshit about poly/nitro or get all put out if it took them a little while to get into the groove here.