I wasn’t trying to be snarky, so your reply surprised me!
Apologies, if I read something into your post that you didn't intend.
Really, I'm not even trying to start a sub-thread with my ideas about upgrades to the site. I'm actually surprised at all of the comments that I got about it.
Frankly, the lack of a Rich Text Editor is the only thing that I find even slightly annoying about the layout of FR. As some others have said, the bare bones simplicity actually promotes more (and better) intellectual expression, and I agree with that.
Adding too many slick features to the site would probably tend to encourage more play, and less real discussion, which is what we all love most about the place.
That being said, there are a few very basic upgrades that would actually enhance the site without degrading the quality of communication here. I think a Rich Text Editor is one of those things.
At the end of the day, this is JimRob's house, and it's going to be whatever he wants it to be. He's been an excellent steward, and I see no need to second guess him about what tools should, or should not be implemented here.
OK, now be aware that I am trying to be very nice!! LOL
I had written earlier in the thread that I've seen hundreds of other forums and did not like their set up as well as here. So - I am confused that it is considered ‘bare bones’.
On other forums it is harder to post directly to someone or see replies to yourself. At least that's the way I ‘see’ them as I browse through. I just don't like all the little ‘quote’ boxes piled one inside each other on many forums. The ‘edit’ feature is the only thing I would consider an improvement.
Even Lucianne, I just don't like the way it's set up. Can you understand what I mean? This forum just seems so easy and convenient to me.