The loss of knowledge

[Mithadan]

This is one of the reasons we set up the distinct Books and Newcomers boards. Those not interested in what less experienced members might have to say can avoid the latter board.

I have not noticed any unusual migration of older members. Having been here since the boards opened, I have observed that there is a constant ebb and flow of members. Old members leave for a variety of reasons. Loss of interest, busy real lives, etc. New members come in and take their places. Sometimes old members return after an absence of several months. Its just part of the normal life of a message board.

The last thing I want to incite is any conflict between older members and newer members. Both have their virtues and drawbacks. Just because a member joined a year ago rather than a month ago neither gives the older member greater rights on the boards nor any right to "lord it" over new members.