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Doug,
I'm very sorry that someone would feel that way. Perhaps I'm thick but I can't recall any controversies or politicking. I'm not saying it didn't happen, just that from where I am it wasn't overt. I've always enjoyed your posts and the forum will be poorer without you.
Of course you need to do what is best for you and I really hope you get some true enjoyment from your hobby. I've also stepped back from my local club and tried to focus on the aspects of astronomy that I enjoy - fortunately this forum is one of those at the moment.
Unfortunately you aren't the first person to find the forum too much bother. I friend of mine dropped out after being abused - actually called childish names - in a thread that got heated. Most people supported my friend's point of view, the rest argued in an adult manner and the culprit has since dropped out of the forum. I've pointed all this out to him and suggested he would enjoy returning to the fold but the damage has been done. He's got on his high horse and dug in his heels (if you can do both at the same time!).
I hope you feel like returning in the future and we can once again enjoy your company.
David
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