I get it......, when it's between friends that's OK, but to pull it on every new guy that happens across the forum starts to look like a complete DB move and ends up running off a lot of folks. Just this d1ckheads opinion.
The entire tone of this forum has changed over time. Used to be a helpful place to get answers. Now there's a gang mentality of judgement and ridicule pervading that didn't used to be. Mostly a few big ego folks, some of which feel like this web site belongs to them; in reality they're not even moderators. But hey, it's not my site either.
I see from the holes in my version of this thread that there are posts from one or more members that I have blocked. My forum experience is much better for having blocked them. The shabby treatment of new members is the primary reason I've done it. I have absolutely no use or time for people that can't be decent to others.
To the OP: good luck, keep us posted (there are still many good folks willing to help), and consider blocking those that add nothing or even detract from your life. They're not worth the agitation they thrive on.
end rant . . .