I have to say that my usage of TFP has grown slowly over time. I first came here because of a link to the Titty Board (surprise, surprise). I soon started branching out and investigating the other Fora.
I have encouraged others to join whenever I can. I have family members and friends who are already members. But we all use TFP differently.
Over time my usage of TFP has been changing. As I feel "safer" here, I have revealed more of myself and participated more. I still spend a lot of my time in the Nonsense Forum. So, I would hate to see the "feel good threads" go away completely. Some of them don't belong in Nonsense, but they aren't big discussion items. I don't really have a suggestion for how to solve this problem, but I will try to be more conscious of what I post and its value to the community.
Since I have been here, I have made a couple of mistakes. The mods let me know and I have not repeated those mistakes. While I have not always agreed with some members, including some mods, I have always felt that they respected my position. I had made a friend here who was subsequently banned for not being willing to follow the rules here. But, I have to say that while I miss the friend, I am not willing to give up this community.
What we have here on TFP is unique. Halx and the mods do a lot of work to make sure that it maintains its value for all of us. I want to thank them for that.
Now, I post in different Fora, I have a journal and a webcam. So I need to start using chat more. I can only use MIRC from home, so I'll have to use the chat button when things are quiet at work.
Thanks for listening to my ramblings.