Thank you for your response...and I agree wholeheartedly with your definition between the two.

I worry simply because the issue of finding an appropriate first base or outlet, whether online or irl, can be daunting and I have lost two good friends because of another boards "closed" nature.

That said, the atmosphere here is far more inviting...*feels drawn in already*

Sorry for hijacking the thread a little.

Oh, and thats a lovely rose...wheres the thorns?