I'm new to this forum and also to another forum. After I was validated here I was able to enter a message. The "other" forum that I joined a couple of weeks ago doesn't work like that. You get validated, you enter a message then you have to wait for the message to be moderated before it is posted.
I'm still waiting for my question message to be posted and also waiting for a reply message to a section moderator. I've just about given up on the "other" place. If you enter your information, you are validated, why do you have to wait for someone to read your message and decide if it should be posted or not and just how long does it take for one to read a message and allow it to post?
Oh well I guess owners of forum sites can do what they want. Years ago I ran a Bulliten Board for many many years, and I gave it up once the internet was open to the world. You entered your information, was automaticly validated and you were free to enter your questions and messages. I didn't censor anything or anyone. But that's just me I guess.
Anyway this is a good site, the 'old timers' make us newbies feel at home right away and everyone jumps in to help answer questions.
I may continue to visit the 'other' site to read if anything new has been posted but as far as posting anything there myself, I won't be. It's too frustrating.
Keep up the good work, it's a pleasure to come here.