David-Paul Sip
"Yes, I did the same, didn't want to leave stain-shit in here, and waited a very long period of time before I finally begin to participate" Whew Pete! You almost had me there lol! For some reason I just couldn't picture that :D
I think there's value in reading AND participating, but knowing when to do so and when to shut up is very difficult for many. I recognize that there are many whose programming is DEEPLY embedded and would not survive long with this approach Ceit Butler so the reminder is appropriate. It's great to see many of the unknowns have the courage to stick their heads out of their rabbit holes to say hi and let us know they are aboard.