Well, I'm relatively new and been welcomed quite warmly, I must say, even amongst those who have known each other for a while! And if he never posts, then how will anyone *ever* get to know him?!?!? Hmmm?
As for the lack of tact, surely he has the ability to keep his fingers off the keyboard if he *knows* a response might offend someone. Or perhaps (now this is a radical idea) he might actually *learn* how to apply a certain amount of diplomacy in the process of becoming a fine and upstanding citizen of IW!
We can't all be brillant comic wits, now can we.
My .02 such as it is....
