[Off-topic] Apex:
Apex is here, everyone run...

Kidding, but here's what I've to say on things. Oh, and don't think for a minute that I am not constantly keeping an eye on this place and what goes on, lest it bite you in the @$$ for these thoughts.

So, seems this whole debacle has been brought to (do not insert crude reference here) its final climax. We've had the 'truth' told to us, and for whatever it's worth. I think we can - and should - put this momentary lapse in judgment by one particular Member behind us all. I was hoping it would turn out this way, being that the aforementioned 'particular Member' would own up to the untruths, and come clean with everything. But, more so I'm hoping that a lesson was learned, and that lesson is that truth and trust go hand in hand, and should be valued highly among those who incorporate these in their lives. Despite the fact that this is "just teh interwebz", we are all still real people here. Certain considerations are to be observed, and expected by everyone. Some things I have little tolerance for, and simple social "rules", so to speak, are certainly the bulk of those things I cannot tolerate the misuse of.

Further, when I created this House, it was intended (and still is) to be a place where people who I have met from all over xda could become a part of, enjoy the company of, find a place for support of, and establish new friendships and strengthen existing friendships of other members throughout xda. Seems as though we've gotten a bit derailed from that fundamental aspect in which was the drive behind my starting this House, but now it's time to sweep it under the proverbial rug and move forward. I'd like to trust that our values, beliefs (as societally based), and ethos are of the type to help us stand apart from any other thread here - regardless of age, creed, color, nationality, religion, yada yada. So, with that in mind, I'd like to state that while a small degree of 'spamming' will occur here and there, we should consider this House a place to hold some respect for the others who have found a camaraderie with these great Members here to talk about things in a 'grown folk' manner. I am aware that many of you are half my age, and that's fine. But, let's try and keep the 'spam' to a minimum, and focus more on establishing and/or strengthening friendships made with others.

In doing just that, and keeping the ideals of what makes a friendship work, we should be aware that you cannot sustain a friendship or relationship without any real sustenance in communication. To elaborate with an example here, imagine if you would: if I (or anyone else) only posts blathering about "I haz a hungry" or "I am bored" or "Ohai guys" with no more meat in the stew (post) than that, you all would think, "Jeez, this guy is lame and has nothing to talk about. He's boring, and has probably never been with a woman". You get my drift, I hope. There has been a steady decline in posts from other Members who happen to be older in age than many of the 'constant posters', and I worry that it is due in large by the lack of interest and discussion of topics that have any real meaning or intrigue. So, let's try a little harder, all of us, to get back to where we were at one time, give this House some meaning, some substance, something more than being (for lack of better phrases here) a bunch of kids running amok with no adult supervision. Interaction is key, so let's shore it up with some more flavorsome and developed dialogue.

Now that I have said my "Dad" speech, I will offer you all ice cream after you've cleaned your rooms.

*Joseph (as I am assuming is your 'real name'), this should be ruminated as my reply to you, in lieu of PM'ing...