When I used to post on the 67-72 forum (before I discovered Fordification
), I would tow the FTE line and tell people to use the supporting vendors. I had over 1100 posts, nearly 100 feedback points, none that were negative (which is more than Dennis can say since someone gave him neg. feedback re: that thread 
). In the NW forum I tried to be a positive role model re: 4x4s and land use to all the youngins' there. I was in the process of setting up an FTE NW Forum adopt a trail program with the Forest Service. I recommended FTE to several other people seeking info. on both hot rod and 4x4 sites, and I considered myself an asset to that site. After all I have helped them with and brought in new people, this is how I get treated and not even an explanation. Well, shame on Ken and his henchmen. I would be embarassed at how petty and childish I acted if I was him, but maturity and common sense aren't part of his make-up apparently.
I know many of you have known what I've said above for some time, and I guess I learned the hard way. I will now spend my time driving people away (already replied to a post on a hot rod site about FTE). I am e-mailing all of their vendors in which I have spent thousands of dollars with (over $500 just today) and telling them what a crock of crap I think they are associating with FTE. I encourage all FTE members that got the boot for no reason to do the same as this is the only way
(<--Ken ) will understand, because it's solely about the money. Not the information resource, and certainly not the people. I will only miss the guys in the NW Forum, lots of really good people there. I hope Keith goes forward with the regional forums and maybe some of them will visit here. I have never used this emoticon here, but it's now going to be part of my signature.
). Anyway, like I said, I'll miss the NW guys, but I do feel loved here. I'm glad we've had so many get togethers here. I really enjoy those, especially when we can coax Peter to come all the way up! 
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