[PA Engineer]

I do not depend on FR as my primary news source, but this really made me realize how much I depend on FR as my jumping off point.

Agreed.

I'm starting to think there is swarming phenomena (news). Take over 100,000 posters of diverse backgrounds and geography, throw in a conservative consciousness and important news finds it's way to the top. Further, unlike other social media there is an interaction encompassing other links and in most cases analysis.

FR is not my primary sources, however it is a great aggregator and filter on what is happening.

[rlmorel]

I find it invaluable, because the fact is, I simply don’t know enough about many things to be able to make an informed decision about them.

What I get here on FR is a wide variety of input on data elements of a story I might not have a good grasp on. When it was an energy issue, I could depend on Thackney (who sadly, doesn’t post here anymore) to give valid information that bears on that subject. There are plenty here with military experience, business experience, historical experience (such as LS) and such.

I greatly value the family here at FR. And I sure did miss it during this most important of events over the last two days. Good to have them back.