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I've noticed that only 150 members have viewed the notice on forum rules. I think that those rules should be required reading when joining this forum and the new member should sign-off on a statement that reflects they have read and understand the rules.

There was a reason why the moderators needed to reiterate what is considered common courtesy in a civilized society and I too have noticed the degradation of the quality of posts on the forum.

This forum was created to help fellow BMW enthusiasts and more and more, I see put downs and mean spirited communication between members. If we continue to let the offenders overrun the founding basis for creating this forum, we become no better than the animals in this world that are destroying the concept of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I don't want anyone to think that I am against free speech, but hurtful, demeaning posts do not serve the forum well. Just like you can't yell "fire" in a crowded movie theater, we should be mature enough to refrain from posting words that are destructive, not constructive.

OK, I said what I felt I had to say....

....now back to our regular scheduled program....