[Louie]

I do not think it is a matter of self-esteem being tanked over a piece of metal. It is certain individuals making a member feel bad about liking or disliking a model basically making them feel foolish. We should treat each other with respect. Just because we are familiar to each other does not give anyone the o.k to be rude. I have seen it happen it exists there should be no denial. Critique is fine , a smack down is out of line. This could go on and on the point I think is really just think before you act. In the end it is about people. The people are the members and collectors who in turn buy from people who do the selling. The buyers are the ones who are enjoying models they buy with the fruit of their labor. The buyers and sellers are people on this forum many are friends. There have been some nasty types on here in the past and they fortunately did not last long. I am not the moral majority just a member like you who yes chooses the "ignorance is bliss motto". I choose to not think of the thorns only the rose in most cases. I am not saying that I am not at all open to comments about a models imperfections i am just not excited to hear a list of the things that the model does not share with the actual aircraft. That is a my "buzz kill" "turn-off" "let-down" whatever you choose to label it. I liked Corgi Mustangs until the subject was all over the forum about the flatness of the cowling until I sold off all of mine. I was influenced call me weak whatever it had it's effect. Is there really an F-14 canopy on the Witty F-15 2seater? Who knows has anyone put the F-14 and F-15next to each other? What a mega die-cast company is re-using a part to save what 5 cents.... stuff like this just takes the fun out for me. I am talking about me.