AFter many years at what was once a really great site (and then not so great any more), I found MR.
Lessons i have learned - make friends, honor those friendships, be as communmicative as possible, try to make peace wherever possible, and don't get angry.
if you get angry, walk away from the screen, come back and try to make peace.
MR is local, it is a great blend of seasoned reefers who WANT to help out and newbies who want to learn and do right by their animals. I know there are other types here, too, but in all the reading I've done since February, I'd say they're the exception.
WE have to make this a better place. It's our job as members to do that, and we CAN.
ignore the garbage. focus on what's great about this site. support each other.
(and don't hit me for being such an optimist, please.)
-daisy