I am always grateful for this forum as it has definitely made me come to terms with many things I would have grappled over in and out of BK life. Despite all the flurries between members, including mine, it is just a blip and goes on. You are probably aware by now, I am not one who goes into things as deep and let things be.
Though I think it should be clearly documented (a special post) of how this forum has evolved, because some older posts and polls in this forum were inclusive of BKs, PBKs, Splinters and ex-BKs alike, but now that representation is not there. I think terry's idea of BK, PBK, ex-BK moderator is a bit like "proportional representation"?
But the recent split is welcome because previously BKs (love or hate it) would interject into discussions between ex-BKs or Family of BKs and newcomers, youths etc. Whilst they would obviously try to convince these folks into the BK way, it is usually not the reason these newcomers came into the forum for.
I use the "new" button at the top of the page to view the latest posts, and when ex-BK, BK and PBK posts get intermingled, it is frustrating at times (more so especially for the newer joiners) to have to wade through irrelevant posts. Although this is still largely a forum open for "all".
So, now I am able to choose to post in the red and the blue forum (sounds like those Matrix pills again
), it actually gives a greater balance.
There have been some really good members of late (you know who, and sorry if I sound like a oldie but forum age has no relevance), and although I am by means any judge on their views, it has given new insights. I hope more passing members will come in, and broaden the opinions. It has taken several years for this forum to reach where it is, so well done everyone for keeping it healthy.