It saddens me to see the state our country is in. The overall rudeness of folks nowdays is appaling and the horray for me, screw you mentality is something I'll never get use to.

Im only 62 so I cant remember "way back" but I can remember when these problems weren't as prevelant and it makes me feel for the grandkids, knowing the world they will grow up in.

Almost a year ago, i offered a "free book" to the forum members and simply asked that the recipient pay the postage. That didn't seem too much to ask for an $84 dollar book. A taker cropped up immediatly and in good faith I sent the book then I waited and waited to here whether or not it was recieved and finally sent a follow up message and was told "Oh yea, my neighbor picked it up, bla bla, bla and I'll get you a check out later this week.

My concern and the follow up was to see if it got there and that concern was based on the fact I had told someone I would do something!

Month's later, I've realized I got hosed. Hosed for something around 5 bucks! To me this is a principal thing and has nothing to do with a few dollars postage.

Hopefully this high standing member of your forum is a little red faced and get's some sh-t from his budd's.

Mike