Actually, a post count doesn't equal knowledge as several senior members have already posted. It can be a means for a member to build up credibility if they post good information and well thought out opinions. People that offer technical expertise and/or lots of personal on the ground experience do offer a lot to the forums. Most of the best questions, however, often come from people just getting into our sport and bringing up questions the rest of us didn't think about or were too embarrassed to ask.

The rest of us somewhere in the middle tend to chime in with our more limited expertise and/or experience. It makes for a unique experience where you get the benefit of sitting around a hunting campfire and can both learn and enjoy the knowledge and camaraderie.

It takes a big man to offer an apology. It's also a sure sign that you're probably going to learn a lot more than those who can't or won't apologize. Welcome to the campfire.

And driftrider, shoot me a PM if you're serious about being a mod. I've posted back and forth with you for several years and would sponsor you if you're crazy enough to do this for free (like the rest of us).