Hi Biffus
As a one time frequent poster turned lurker and occasional poster, let me say this: No one gets extra points here for starting a thread that takes off with numerous replies. In fact the number of replies or the interest generated is no indication of how the original poster is viewed by other forumers. Instead I recommend you post what interests you, reply to what interests you, and consider becoming part of the forum community if that is what you want.
Some of us would ask that game related posts----that is game stories, game questions, stategy posts and the like----be done on this forum while general discussions about other stuff like naming your cat or what fast food you like be put on the Veni Vidi Vici (VVV) forum.
Enjoy Jehu