Thank you all for backing me up. I was starting to think that either I was alone in my feelings on this issue, or everyone was afraid to speak their mind. Collin, I too respect your knowlege, and I now have my Banshee card instead of that silly SiS vidcard, because you pointed out how much better the Banshee was, and how comparably priced the two cards were. I am very greatful, because I now have a much better system. The intention of this post was not to publicly hash on you, but rather to get a few of us speaking our minds to effect a change. We are all human here and we all make mistakes. It is easy to take things too personally, but the best thing to do is take things like this and learn a better way from them. Please consider all that we've said, and try to go a little easier. I have been in your position before. When I was 21, I became a lunch cook in a fine dining restaraunt, and within a year was a sous chef (second in command in a commercial kitchen. I was in charge of folks in their 40's and people my age alike. I was resented for being young and in a position of power. I did my best, but I must admit, I was guilty of some abuse of power. It was a tough lesson but I became a much better leader for the experience. To lead effectively is to let underlings do their thing, and to only step in when there is a problem, and best to intervene with compassion and understanding. I am glad I got some backup on this, because it reminds me of a quote that seems to apply: "If three peole call you a horse, check your back because you'll probably find a saddle on it!" Anyway, I know I have been long winded, but this is all as much to help you have an easier and more effective term as moderator/administrator, as it is to better the board. We all do value you here, and just want to benifit everyone involved with the board. I appologize for any embarrassment this has caused, and anything I might have said in anger. Shake on it? Here's to a long and productive term for you and all of the fine people who work for this board!
[This message has been edited by markjs (edited 07-30-99).]