Well, first, i would like to say, Barta i hope you are okay. I do not think you have asked this question out of curiosity...
I would also like to say, at one point in my life (when i had more time!) this place was one of my favorite places to be. That is NO lie! I enjoyed the conversations, the story writing, and the friendships i did make here. Sadly, there are not as many people here that i know...a lot have left, and that does sadden me. Faile my love - i miss your pirate face! Jolie...my knight in armour. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I admit, i did have some good times here. Not to mention support i got from people when i was going through a rather rough time.
Anyway, Barta, i do not agree with lying! This is the one place (IMO) that you can truly be yourself. I had found my peace here. I found people like me, same intrests, etc, and, they seemed to accept me as who i was. Not that i am socially challanged or anything, i guess this was just a place for other fantasy type people to come together, who, for the most part, treat each other with respect. And, why should they not????? We are all people. No one is better than any one else! We all come into this world the same, and leave the same way.
Anyway - that is my piece on it!
Barta, i hope whatever happened, you are okay, and will not become a part of the forum history as so many before you.
