I can understand "why" this is done, but seriously. Give me a pass on the newbie BS. I'm a 34 yr old career IT pro who was building message boards when most of you were surfing AOL (no offense, I used it too).

I think I've earned my medals, scars and what not without having to be subject to a "grace period". lol

The rest of you hooligans, however, need to stay here and read the forums rules and ETIQUETTE posts.
And get off my lawn. That is all.

This counts as a post, right?  o.0

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