One of the distinguishing features of cerb is that members here have tended to treat each other with respect, whether sp's or hobbyists/punters. This makes cerb very different from other boards, where people routinely get slammed for their posts, and vile things are often said to and about each other.
I have really enjoyed cerb since joining over a year ago, and I've been able to share the enjoyment of new and exciting sexual and personal experiences with like-minded people. I've learned so much since I was newbie here, thanks to the more experienced members, and I've been happy to make whatever contributions I could.
So now it's really distressing to hear that valued and respected senior members are being slandered and maliciously talked about, to the point where they're considering leaving cerb. This would be a huge loss for all of us, not only to lose their insights and their presence here, but because it seems to mean a slide into nastiness and pettiness that have been alien to the cerb spirit. Let's get that spirit back, and not start 2010 on a negative note.
Let's remember the advantages of this board, and not forfeit them. We'd all be the poorer if cerb deteriorated.