I've been a member almost a year now and spent a fair amount of lurking before signing up. Last year at this time I recall this being pretty much an intellectual wasteland with Portland's season over and the draft and free agency still to come. Based on the amount of hurt feelings and cranky sniping at each other I saw at that time, I came close to walking away without becoming a part of the forum. But as soon as the draft and free agency became more tangible, the whole attitude (and behavior) of the board started to change. Moods improved, folks became more civil and discussions/arguments became a great deal more reasonable and respectful. Face it, in general we're bored shitless right now. Endless trade and draft scenarios that will likely never happen, salary projections, etc get old. We want meat on the bone. We want actual trades and player signings. We want facts, not pipe dreams. We want to hear new and fresh information, not the same old regurgitated tripe. It makes us assholes with each other. This is a great time to take a break if someone needs one. So.....clear your head Stevenson. Enjoy some time away from this place. But I for one hope to see you back before next season tips off. You bring good stuff to the table.....
