Replying to the state of things

i posted this in the 'worst skiier' thread, and im going to re-post it here because i want more people to read this:

i just thought id add that while i was interviewing an anonymous pro skier, he mentioned how lame it is that people on ns are always talking shit and berating each other, and how it really pisses a lot of pros off and actually drives them away from ns.

its pretty surprising how much ns has regressed in the short time that ive known about it. im in school, and i get enough shit from people all day that i just want a place where i can talk about my passion with others that share it, without being flamed for asking a simple question. in my opinion, its pretty selfish how people either insult, flagrantly evade while ridiculing, or deliberately misinform others in these forums. we all need to remember that we all sucked at one point or another, and that we would not be where we are without the help of others. so, return the favor, pass on the good will. if you really are a skier, and cared about the life and progression of your sport, you would help those that asked, regardless of how idiotic you percieved them to be.