Why Do You Post?

I've been in the hobby a very long time and if my experience counts for something I'm willing to suggest and help other members. My answers are sometimes short and maybe a little curt but writing flowery prose is not my best trait. 

My central experience on this forum has been to learn about ways fellows have advanced their systems. AC, amps, tweaks, etc. When a critical mass of posts rave positively or promote a particular issue, it clearly becomes something that should be considered. And I must say that I have yet to be mislead. At this point, the list is long. 

I actually have no idea why I post here other than it's fun.  I wish I had the high moral stance that I'm paying it forward offering help to those that know less than I do but I don't think that's it.  

What's really happening is that I have five maybe six stories to to tell and I keep repeating myself over and over again.  I try to be humorous and always get a thrill with a response from one my posts  but that counters the whole pay it forward argument.

Truth is I'm here for the entertainment with the occasional nugget I can glean along the way.  

The highlight of my experience was reaching out to MIllerCarbon and he opening up his house for a listening session, a meal and hobby talk.  An experience that I hope others would offer.

The worst is when I get sucked into a pissing match with insults, name calling and schoolyard bullying.  I'm working on being better.

+1 for Ozzy. I have gotten some excellent information on these forums and also made good friends. I have noticed with disappointment the last few years the number of trolls and bullies who have made a great hobby into a keyboard confrontation. This is a really enjoyable and sometimes expensive hobby and that should be our common ground . It takes no knowledge or skill to insult which is easy but on the other hand it costs nothing to provide help and information. 

Too much of what goes on around here is rather alienating to me, excessive provocations, anger. Don't mind arguments about audio, but political posts in audio forum is not a reasonable post to my mind. Also, the personal attacks should not be acceptable regardless of the topic.

I most like experiential and contextual posts, those that have personal experience and place that in context are the most educational, informative. I try to base my posts on those two prerequisites.