I agree. It's similar to the difference you often feel when dealing with adults vs teenagers. Everyone, for the most part, have gone through some shit, seems well seasoned (no offense intended), and mature. Not to mention this community sticks together and the mods are "real." They are most often defending members, solving problems, and offering guidance so much more so than focusing on laying down the hammer. Part of it is that everyone is willing to help. It's like we have another level of senior members (mini-mods) helping and keeping things moving in the right direction (the co-op structure comes to mind). Anyway, I've thought about it a lot because it has a unique feel when comparing to peers over time.. The dynamics are interesting, especially since I have been involved in tons of other boards over a long period of time. What are the little tweaks that make us us. Sorry, that sounded stupid. Anyway, thanks mods for making this a safe place for the right people consistently over time. Maybe it's that only information is sought and given here and it's in everyone's best interest to promote both sides. Okay, I'm going to stop typing what I'm thinking.
Long live DBG!