Lost: Reason for this website....

[Chris]

I have to agree, I wasn't very pleased with how that thread went and I hope in the future things are handled differently and more civilized than that one example. I have my own issues with that thread, but I'll leave it be and hopefully it will die a peaceful death.

However, as far as Internet forums go I have to say that mnscuba.com is a rare breed. With over 10,000 posts I can't really say that one thread has made the website lose its meaning and vision. I think mnscuba.com has helped more divers than I ever expected it to and the level of discussion is very good on an extremely high percentage, especially when compared to other Internet forums. I'm pretty certain the vast majority of members that visit, post or lurk here on a regular basis would agree. For the few that made their first posts in that thread, rest assured the rest of the board is very informative and good natured.
The website as a whole should not be judged by that one thread but by the value of information and knowledge available to all, for free I might add.