realskiers

Speculation would be one word, BS would be another.      I think most forums have people who express opinions from  points of view of lesser or greater skills.  (and I'll voluntarily put myself in the lesser skills category).  My guess would be that you didn't meet jbotti, but that's not really relevant.

My main point is that I would like for everyone to get treated respectfully.  I would like the discussions to be about the skis; or about the technique; or just social and not about anything; but not about the individuals (because others are smart enough to make up their own mind about that).

I want the forum to be a place where multiple viewpoints can be expressed and discussed without fear of moderation or banning, but I don't want us to get caught up in the flame wars of some other "unnamed" forums.

Sort of like high school debate, one team never wins points with the judges by calling the other team a "bunch of idiots".  They try to keep it civil while they express their viewpoint.

But I do want to say again, "WELCOME".  It will be good to have your thoughts and opinions and reviews part of the discussion.