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I can't really recall where I first heard (or read) about the CHFB. I think I probably found out about it in one of the many fanzines discussed herein or perhaps on the VIDEO WATCHBLOG.

Anyway, I've enjoyed my time on the board so far, and I'm a relative late-comer. Some of the vitriol that spills out at times seems to primarily be confined to the FM & old SCARLET STREET threads in this particular forum or folder, or whatever you call it (I'm riffing on another forum/folder thread here). There are obviously some really passionate fans who post on the CHFB & I can't say I've been inclined to partake in some of the more vicious debates, but reading them often makes for an interesting way to pass 20 minutes or so.

I used to write letters to the editors of various fanzines years ago but that activity trailed off over the years. It's funny, though - since being a member of this board, I've started writing a few letters again to various publishers (several of which have been printed), as I've preferred to toss them my 2 cents personally, rather than post it here. But the CHFB is what inspired me to write them in the first place.

I guess the biggest epiphany for me has been to learn how relatively small our fan base is: I knew it wasn't colossal by any means....but sometimes I'm wondering now if it isn't almost trivial in the grand scheme of things. Given some devastating personal news I received this morning about a family member (my oldest son), I know there are lots of things more important than this. But in a time when my mind is seriously troubled, I find myself taking a few minutes to peruse the latest posts on this lovely little site, (passionately) entered by a bunch of guys and gals that I don't even know...but who feel like friends (even the dysfunctional ones).

I like it here. It's a cool place to go. And that's why I post here!