Jazzo, there's a reason it took me so long to earn the Consigliere title that I right now possess. I will not post a reply unless I feel I have something to add to the conversation which hasn't already been stated. I won't even respond saying "I agree," unless I can add something else in there. That's just how I decided to face forums in general. The only exceptions I really have are when I respond to fanfiction but I rarely reply in that forum as is.

As for PMing LadyCFII, I admit I'm guilty of PMing her when I have questions. But usually, if someone has a question (in particular when it's asked in the Shout Box), I see if I can answer it. If I can't (or can't find a response in the forums for them) and no one else in the Shout Box can answer it, I suggest they either create a subject on the topic or ask LadyCFII. Sorry Lady.

Ah, you're a lurker after my own heart HP. I completely agree with everything you said in your post. I was a lurker for a very long time after registering for these forums. I read many posts on these forums and many of my impressions (both good and bad) of people on here were formed long before I introduced myself to them because I had read their posts. Some impressions have changed since I actually got to chat with them on other topics but some have stayed the same. Please think about that before you post.

And Pookie, I agree, I don't remember these forums having as many superfluous comments as there is right now. Oh, and many of my responses to major questions end up linking to a different post where someone more knowledgeable than I had already responded to the specific question.