Again, Me.
I am the biggest lurker. Why? Because I generally don't have anything nice to say (and my Mama taught me...you know). But, this site is dynamic, entertaining, and somewhat addictive.
Actually, I had done a bunch of research (including this board) many years ago about relocating to the DR. My conclusion was that it was not a place for my family. The reasons are numerous and personal.
That said, there are posters who are absolutely bonkers about the place. Some who were able to set-up shop long ago (when it was easily affordable) and were willing and able to assimilate into their community. Some who are worldly, educated, well-employed and bi-lingual. Some who have relatives/spouses who provide a solid foundation. And some who can travel every other month. But they all share this zeal for this country, despite its blemishes.
Then there are the people who fall in love with the place and want to be there. But they are lacking in some way, shape, or form (money, linguistics, education, common-sense, etc). And these folks get some pretty eye-opening, candid, and helpful advice. From a few. But they also have to hear from the smart-a$$, know-it-alls who thrive on being superior.
Those people pi$$ me off and bring out the worst in me. But this is the essence of an interactive forum. And I won't attempt to "protect" naive posters from the "big mouths" or from themselves, because I really don't care. But it is entertaining (in some sad sort of way), so I lurk.