[babblemodeon]
No real privileges per say...I used to run a BBS in the old "pre-internet" days (yes we did have a basic networking system where one computer dialed another and then messages & such were downloaded/transferred back & forth)...I'm a gadget freak, into electronics, computers, & such - totally enjoyed providing that service for those that elected to use it.
This way, I still get a "taste" of that hobby without having to dive in as deep as Sasha or the Server Dudes...
It's an honor and a pleasure to try and maintain these halls with over 12,000 members worldwide. I'm not "that deep" into flashlight technology, production, modding, etc as others here are and being a mod helps make me feel like I'm "contributing" a little back to those that have those skills. I certainly respect our community here.
Then of course there's comraderie & friendship here as well as some lighter moments that go along with them while being exposed to techno info that I like...what else can I say.
I was in the Air Force for 21 years working on stuff many folks only dream about or see in movies while learning & developing people skills at the same time. There's an association here with professionals, subject matter experts in their own respective career fields, and a wide variety of folks of all different ages/all different walks of life to learn from, which I personally enjoy & appreciate ALOT!
We've got one of the better (if not BEST) Forums that exist on the Internet as a result of trying to keep these halls free of bickering, whining, foul language, etc...This is not only a result of the Owner, Admins, & Mods - but because of the high caliber of the members as well.
Other than my own personal enjoyment here as one of the Mods (always a GRAND THANK YOU to Sasha & the other Admins & Mods that didn't "blackball" me for offering me this position) my benefits/privileges are the same as yours...
(well then there is that paycheck of course that Darell prints & signs every quarter, but I think that's just for being his friend?!
Did I tell you that B@rt sent me "several million" Turkish Liras once?)
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