Roger,
I don't know how to post a quote, but you seem to believe there is a correlation with the negative comments being made and the age of the poster, suggesting that problem posters are younger guys. They may well be, but I think it's purely coincidence. While I have not seen the posts in question, I respectfully disagree with you on that point. A jerk is a jerk, doesn't matter their age. Speaking for myself and hopefully the other pups on who frequent the site, I am here for two reasons. First and foremost to LEARN. Second, because I like the fellowship and brotherhood that can be found here (see the recent thread about the bow that was given to Charlie Lamb for an outstanding example).
I know we live in a time where the twenty and thirty-something crowd is often brash, crass, and disrespectful. I can honestly say that I do not believe that to be the case here.
Like I said, I'm not sure which thread Terry was referring to. It seems like marshallrobinson feels he is guilty of some of the things Terry was quelling. He apologized, like a man. That is all anyone can ask, and for that he would be welcome at my campfire. We all screw up from time to time. I would venture to say it is not just an affliction of young guys (or gals).
Sorry for the long winded post, just wanted to make it clear that there is a real contingency of trad hunters that look to this site for advice and knowledge. Young folks who would NEVER be intentionally disrespectful to anyone. In many ways this site is and has been a mentor to me on my trad journey. I am aware of the existence of the other sites. I don't visit them because I am loyal to this one. I am loyal to Terry Green and Charlie Lamb and Joe Coots and the literally thousands of others that make Tradgang amazing. Thanks to everyone that makes it be what is, and seeks to keep it that way.
Shoot straight gang,
Jake