I think that one of the wonderful benefits and great joys of the DR1 Forum is the diversity of the people who post here. There are Dominicans who live in the DR, and Dominicans who do not; there are expats who live in the DR, and there are frequent visitors who live in various parts of the world. What I think all of those of us who post regularly have in common is our love for the DR and its people. We may disagree on a multitude of issues, we may have had different experiences that we report on in the forums, and we may be a little, ummm, forthright in our criticism at times, but, we all share that love and concern for the DR and its people. Most of us check the forum regularly, and give the benefit of our experience, wisdom, and yes, opinions, freely. Sometimes we get it right and when there are other views, others chime in. If you take the time to search a topic or read threads you cannot help but be enriched and better informed.