) and I was a bit surprised at the the exposed spleens so I thought I'd start this thread which focused on all the greats rather than the niggles.So, here goes the first of (hopefully) many responses.
I love AFF because:
1) Posting and seeing my post appear was exciting and encouraged me to post more in the "welcome and profiles section" to get me to my 5 faster
2) It gave me the confidence to tackle softbills after decades of wishing, as I could get info without running the gauntlet of the "old boys network" inside the avicultural society
3) It helped me find cheaper food suppliers, both seed and live food, allowing for flock size increases
4) I've met some great birdies and had some interesting aviary tours both locally and through days like Gouldian open day without all the politics of being in a club going to meetings listening to some oldie lecture everybody on why their method is best (at least here you can choose to switch off mentally for them
)5) I get a laugh a day - thanks Deb
I hate AFF because:
1) Now that I'm kinda retired I've discovered that New Posts doesn't give me something new to read for hooooours some days
. Come you lot, stop being so slack 
.Thanks Owners & Mods for all you do to keep his great community alive and well.
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