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Greg ThebergePeter wrote,
"Lee starts a thread like this and people jump on me for telling my side of the story. You may not want to hear my side of my story but I guarantee you that a lot of people do not want to take the chance that somebody would call them an idiot. Barry S. said himself that he would be mortified if somebody made him the butt of jokes. I think it's unfortunate...but that is why many people just lurk."
Dear Peter,
Please refrain from making preconceived notions on why people "just lurk". That arguement is really tiresome and is about as valid as a Barry Bonds sound bite.
I would assume that most who visit this site are fairly rational adults, and, as adults, are mature enough to feel when it is appropriate to contribute to a conversation. You may find this hard to believe, but there are a lot of us out there who don't just talk for the sake of talking, but will do so when they have something of merit to add, usually when it helps another out.
It's apparent that we all don't share in this same philosophy, so please don't talk for those of us that chime in only once in a while. Based on your history here, you are certainly not the spokesman for those of us who don't find it necessary to rant on every little topic, particularly when they may be ignorant of the subject in hand.
That being said, I'll refrain from commenting on what I really feel about all of this. To be honest, I have a degree in Periodontology and not Psychology and I don't feel it's appropriate to comment on how others, including yourself, feel. I do find it pretty sad that all of this has become what it has. You, as an individual, have become your own thread, just like Ty Cobb and Cy Young. I don't know if that's good or bad for you, but I have a gut feeling it's the former.
Personally, I have begun to a lot of amusement out of your posts and the responses they receive, but I guess that's the immature kid in me that still collects baseball and beer junk. I'll just leave it at that and wish you well. 
Be happy, but always remember it's your own fault if you don't wear a helmet if you ride a motorcycle.
Greg
edited for grammar