I come here regularly to read the forums, but never pay any attention to the SB. That's not quite true - I have happened to notice my name a couple of times there and responded, but normally I don't use it. There is a certain element of dèja vu here, as I well recall the earlier thread on the same subject linked to by Barbara; I was surprised then as now about the ill-feeling generated by the SB and its use and (alleged) misuse.

I started here before the SB was made available, and wouldn't miss it if LDW were to decide to withdraw it. As I said, I don't use it myself anyway, but if it's the cause of ill-feeling among the community perhaps it ought to be removed. On the other hand, I realise that a number of people enjoy using it.

I've spent many years using the Internet and am only too aware that it is possible for someone to misunderstand what someone has written, and take issue with it, even though the original person had no intention of causing offence. With the SB the problem is greater than in the forum itself since responses are written quickly, without time for editing, and are seen almost instantly.