Thoughts.
Fundamentally, we are all enthusiasts with a passion for one particular subject, namely the preservation of historic aircraft. In that one way, we are very similar people.
However, what we have to remember is that within that deceptively simple premise, the range of backgrounds on here is enormous.
Some posters operate flyable historic aircraft. Some people are or have been intricately and thoroughly involved in restoring them. Some are involved with museums, funding bodies or organisations. Others collect and restore aretfacts and parts in their garages. Some are incredibly skilled photographers. Some, like me, are committed enthusiasts with no particular background, but who find the knowledge and “inside information” on this forum irresistably fascinating.
There are also a vast range of nationalities, “social classes”, ages, and political leanings.
In other words, of course we will always disagree, often passionately, about how we think aviation preservation should work. In many ways the debate is just as stimulating and interesting as the news and gossip. I’ve often started reading a thread with a particular view about an issue, and come away with a much broader appreciation of the complexities and validity of other people’s views.
But as Jeepman says above, it is vital to try and engage brain before keyboard-the Mods may be marvellous, but it is up to us to be tactful in the first place! Surely we must be able to air our feelings without resorting to petty name-calling and mud-slinging?
Let’s hope so 🙂
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