You're one of the few active members here who have been around longer than me! I'm never quite sure how to feel about my old-timer status, since I've certainly not been sober all those years.
So far I've not had the courage to go back and re-read my old posts, knowing that many of them were very sad and pathetic and filled with emotional pain. But I agree: never in my drunkest ramblings have I ever been shamed or slammed by anyone here, and I can't say enough good things about this forum.
I guess I appreciate the technology that curates all those old messages, as they would be potent fuel against any AV thoughts that might actually spur me into considering a drink.
I look forward to visiting this area again after you've read Trimpey and made your Big Plan. I sometimes forget about this little corner of SR! It's a good place...