First of all welcome back John,
It is always good to have quality contributors to the board. I myself took a sabbatical awhile back. Sometimes I do think we need a break from the board now and then. With that said.
I have to agree with Rog on this one. There is plenty of information that is passed along here on the board. I myself was just the beneficiary of information that I could/should have gotten myself here on the board but due to a time issue I asked for and received the information I was looking for and wasn't flamed a bit for taking the lazy way to information.
I have always provided a welcome to newbie's along with the standard "Read all of the old post and do your homework before pleading for information that may already be here" quote.
I get a fair amount of information from the public post but the best information has always come from PM's from trusted members that I have built a relationship with here on the board.
My advice to anyone, new or old members, post a review or two from a well reviewed established provider. It may cost you a little more money than you were originally planning on spending or be with a provider that isn't the exact fit you were looking for but it will show that you are real and willing to contribute to the board and it will save you tons of money in the future by getting good info on under the radar providers.
It will also allow for us to verify that you are indeed a member and not an interloper. Take the time to build some relationships and good information will always find its way to you.
KG
[QUOTE=John Simone]Okay I'm back from lurking after a few months/year self imposed ban because a senior member took issue(rightly so) with my schizophrenic review of a BBW in Mt Washington. Ok thats old news.