or colored[color=#000000][color=#000000]squiggly lines on a phosphor screen you don't get the feeling behind what is said as you would if you heard vocal inflection or saw body language.  I assure you that very rarely does anyone want to do anything but help.  You got to talk with Joe, so you got a bit of a feel for what I'm talking about.  If at all possible try to come to St Louis in Jan for a meet and greet and meet some of us in person.  That makes a big difference later when you see our posts, because you will know us as people and not just a screen name.

In defense of Potter:  He doesn't say much at a time, and most of what he says is rather pointed, but you don't have to read behind the lines to see what he is saying.  When you read his last post and notice he has been PF for 2200 days yet he is here almost every day pushing O2 and supporting.  His manner of support may rub your fur the wrong way at times, but in my estimation he is one heck of a good man to stay around when he isn't doing it because HE needs it.  he is paying back what was done for him before hand.  After you've been here for a while and pay attention to what it is he is doing I think you'll understand what I'm saying.

Jerry