[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DeeJ It's a double-edged sword. Gamers are a passionate bunch. That nova-hot enthusiasm enables them to build thriving communities that outlast the very games that sparked them alight. That same passion will provoke them to bouts of rage. I agree that respect for one another is crucial to harmony. I agree that not taking one's self (or others) too seriously is a gold-plated survival tactic. I do not, however, suffer from any delusions that everyone on this website will get along. We have forms of control in place to keep the hostilities to a dull roar. When they rise to a full roar, we react. I think the darkness has cultivated a sense of intimacy on this forum. The fair weather fans have wandered off, and left an iron core of old-schoolers to hold court with one another. That doesn't mean that our interactions will be perfect.[/quote] I began writing a post similar to this, but for necessity's sake, imma just quote.