[Absolut Speed]

I avoided taking strong sides in the whole ls1.com v. ls2.com and ls1.com v. ls1tech.com arguments. I figured much of it was bickering. However, this thread is a real eye opener to the fiscal management behind the board. There's plenty of "noise" to sift through, but the story of the downward spiral, backed by numerous emails seems to be quite damning. While I had significantly cut my visits to ls1.com, I guess it's time to forget them completely. I'm still surprised more sponsors have not jumped ship.

[trackbird]

I hate to stir the pot

Usually, I'd say "then don't"..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (just kidding, sarcasm does not transmit well in type)

I'm glad I met all you guys at ls1... and I find it ashame there needs to be sides  (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
It's only the internet... and I'm happy to have here to talk any AutoX / RoadRace issues... without being judged.

I never really considered (or understood) the "us against them" mentality between message boards (other message boards?). To me it seems like the Ford/Chevrolet debate. In the end, everyone has gotta drive something, so buy what makes you happy. I'm not sure how frrax.com got drug into a few of the arguements. We are still fairly small and specialized and are really in a slightly different niche than those other boards. I know there have been problems (percieved or otherwise) with some of the other boards and I am not inclined to care much about the "behind the scenes" problems. The "soap opera" seems to be an ongoing thing "over there", but the less I hear about it, the better (I'm just not interested). I think we've all learned from some of the mistakes (heavy handed moderation, etc) that spawned the creation of frrax.com and I think we're better for it (you either learn from history, or it is destined to be repeated).

I'm content to let them beat themselves up if they want to, but I'd prefer to stay out of the melee.

And, Eugenio, as far as I can tell, you (and eveyone) will always be welcome here. I, for one, am too busy to judge anyone.

Oh, and Matt, welcome aboard!