A bit of a thank you

**Arlen** · 5th October 07, 10:35 AM

Well, after some unpleasant experiences in other places online and hearing some horror stories about friends, I want to say thank you to everyone who makes this forum such a safe, fun and friendly place.
This is like a big, extended family and everyone here is so helpful and friendly.

On top of that, I want to say a HUGE thank you to the mods.
I've only been here for about 6 months, but even in that short period of time I have been able to see some of the nonsense they put up with in order to enforce the completely reasonable rules of this forum.

Xmarks is a wonderful place, so thank you to you all.

**Clockwork John** · 5th October 07, 10:50 AM

I want to second Arlen's sentiments. This is by far one of the friendliest, most positive, focused, well moderated forums I have ever encountered.

**auld argonian** · 5th October 07, 11:16 AM

Well, Arlen, you've been a welcome addition to the group and a great contributor.

And, yes, this is an island of sanity and civility in an otherwise nasty internet world. When I've spoken about this forum to folks who are involved in other forums they're usually surprised that things go as well as they do and tell horror stories about their groups.

Here's to the Mods!

Here's to us!

And here's to the kilt!

Best

AA

**Rab Gordon** · 5th October 07, 11:22 AM

I agree with the sentiments - this is a relaxed and friendly place which seems to attract a great bunch of people.

aye,
Rab

**acstoon** · 5th October 07, 11:24 AM

Ditto!

**Surly Dave** · 5th October 07, 11:27 AM

Agreed!

**McFarkus** · 5th October 07, 11:36 AM

I recently had the experience of a thread being pulled. After further consideration they reinstated it. I appreciated their care and thoughtfulness.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 5th October 07, 11:38 AM

Hooray! X-Marks rocks!!

**pdcorlis** · 5th October 07, 12:17 PM

Its obvious that Hank knew what he was doing when he set the rules for this forum. The Mods do a great job of keeping a lid on this place and the combination allows XMarks to flourish.

It's great to visit a place where folks can all be treated with dignity and respect and its obvious I'm not the only one who thinks so. The number of members and volume of daily posts are testimony of a system that works.

Thanks to Hank, the Mods, and the members for giving me a place hang my hat.

**jordanjm** · 5th October 07, 12:18 PM

I agree. I have surfed to other kilt forums from time to time, and the US vs Europe Debates were very nasty. Then I come here, and go there are GREAT people in the world after all. Besides I like that I have begun to understand Scots (Thanks Pour1Malt). I have seen so many cool projects, and I have been encouraged to try myself.