I like this place, I probably visit it too often in the opinions of my employer, and many of the conversations are over my head - you don't want my playing with a soldering iron, and my Linux extends as far as fsdk'ing my emepg and only then with the instructions for the FAQ.

So I definitely get more from then I give to this community, I've always felt free to ask dumb techie questions and not felt looked down upon. Heck I've often asked questions after I've blown something up at work and you lot have saved my bacon.

Oh hang on, I have helped out others here, I mailed PCA batteries on a few occasions, and I felt a little bit of pride looking at some of his creations. Fantastic stuff.

As for someone feeling bruised...this place is actually very civil and that's a good thing, there are enough places out there with extremists. I think most people here have a healthy respect for others and accept that others can have different opinions.