I think it's more than just one thread that has Jamie annoyed. AH is a different place then it was in years past. I can name at least a dozen prominent members from the past 5 years that don't post much if at all anymore. Most of which had a real impact on the overall personality of these forums. Governmental politics and religion drove some out. (that's been fixed) Others just got on with there lives. Things change. I'm not saying it's a good or a bad change. Each member has to make that assessment for themselves.
The thing that has changed the most in recent years, in my opinion, is the lack of genuine help giving to new members on the things we find remedial. Look, we all have to start somewhere and maybe our journey is a life lone thing and maybe it's just getting a cheap system up and running so we can have surround sound... I just wish we as a group would answer the question asked.
Jamie is a good guy who has seen the four corners of the earth. He has seen it in a way most wont ever get to. Most who have have seen it from being in the Military. Jamie's perspective can be unique and interesting. Him leaving is a loss. His profession gives this place a view point that will be next to impossible to replace.
Yes, Jamie has been a good friend to me for quite awhile and my opinion is biased.
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