I try to generally not get involved in CW politics and poster-wars etc. but I'll have a quick say regarding a few things.
I often wish you would, TBH, because you're one of the most reasonable people on here and I sometimes wonder if a few idiots (naming no names
) might be a bit less idiotic if you told them where to get off more.
as people have pointed out, his continuous repeating of his views in threads which are unrelated to the topic can be extremely frustrating. It seems to occur with new(er) posters mainly. It generally just involves me scrolling past it most of the time, and eventually not reading.
Absolutely - I pretty much said this above. The only solution is for me to make a very conscious effort to avoid this. I don't blame anyone in the slightest for scrolling past it, it's exactly what I'd expect.
Another thing which really irks me is the use of member's real names, which Richard does a hell of a lot (I know he's not the only one who does so, but I refer to his large post above, where without the links I wouldn't have a clue who some of those names are). Without even knowing whether this bugs the actual member or not, it can be EXTREMELY confusing when trying to figure out who he is talking about. Not every poster knows the other posters on a personal basis, or has them on MSN, facebook and other social programs off the board, or is even part of CW Simulation. I've been here a long time now, but I often struggle figuring out who Richard and others are referring to when they use their real names. Its fine for Off Topic, since thats all cliquey anyway, but in CC with serious discussion I think its just polite to use their forum name. The only member I ever use their real name for is Liam, because I cannot be arsed/dont know how to spell his forum name.
Can't you spell Mxzyptlk?
The links were there for a reason, TBH, and I've made certain to do it ATT whenever I use a name-which-bears-no-resemblence-to-posting-ID - to make sure everyone knows what and who I'm on about. I myself, as I've said before, feel a bit silly calling someone, say, "Prince EWS" when I know them much best as "Rob Cribb" - and even more so when it's something totally random like "The Baconator" or "pasag" (you know the story there of course? Of course you do - even you call him "Gelman"
). Yet it's perfectly reasonable that many people wouldn't know who I'm on about, so I make it clear beyond all doubt. I can't see the problem with this - if anything it's better, as it helps newer members get to grips with who's who.
Good to have you back, too. 
May your stay be for good this time.
