Since the title of this forum is the Collectors forum. Any major change like this should be the forum member’s decision. We all have bought our shares into this forum by buying WP Lighthouses and we should be a part of a major change in the forums.
I feel your statement is somewhat harsh, Dan. If you purchased the remaining WP's, and bought back all those already sold to collectors, you wouldn't be buying a controlling interest in the CF. We would all thank you for your generous donation, but that would be about it.
Every person who takes the time to post information at the CF has an interest in it. A very small group of individual have kept this forum going for many years. Many of them have sacrificed thousands of hours over a very lengthy time span so the rest of us can enjoy our visits. The CF has lead to many great times and the establishment of friendships that will last until the end of time.
Is this a Harbour lights Forum? One could imagine it as that. I sincerely believe we have contributed to the overall success of Harbour Lights through the good times and provided a communication link for those collectors who still remain faithful to the line in the not-so-good times. You must keep in mind that Harbour Lights is not the only topic of conversations at the CF. We all love to hear about member's adventures, posts concerning family members,and certainly enjoy the personal photography works of many of our members.
Members of this forum do not always agree on everything. Keeping that fact in mind, there are some topics we avoid because they can be controversial and would not serve the memberships' needs for interaction. We avoid arguments that can drive people away, but do enjoy a spirited discussion that draws interest thus encouraging people to visit and post.
Lets not be judgmental on decisions made by those who give their all to keep this thing going. Decisions must be made and they won't always be popular. Negativity will drive people away, and that's the last thing we want when we are all trying hard to keep the CF alive. We are all on the same team so think positive to keep this favorite site ongoing for many years to come.
Bob