[alanmcorcoran]

It's not about being an "idiot"... it's the pop-culture definition of being crazy.

Maybe it's just me but... I have moderately thick skin, and, I'm kind of a douchebag when it comes to other people's feelings, but I noticed some of you guys, while extremely helpful, are also kind of harsh in your comments. As valuable as your technical advice is, I can't help but think you are possibly running off the thinner skinned members when they don't get or don't follow your advice. Having some patience won't make your expertise any less valuable. Hopefully you can get some enjoyment in the giving and not take it personally when they don't follow it.

I *am* kind of an idiot, so I really don't mind getting a swift kick in the ass when I've done something stupid, but I like some variety and I hope some of the newer members will stick around long enough for us to hear their stories. We already lose a lot of people to aging and "got a bigger bike" syndrome.

I'm done now. Please don't hurt me.