wrote:

You know, I've been back and forth with this group over the years;
usually lurking, occasionally posting an answer if I have one to
give.

But this year I see the group has become pretty meanspirited.
Everyone directs inquirers to other sources, never giving their
experience, thoughts or whatever, and now including a few snipes like
read the label, look it up, do it yourself, etc. etc. etc.

This sure isn't the group it used to be.

What happened to the friendly people that used to be here? Have they
been driven away?

Yes, I'm out of here.
KS
I agree with you. Once in awhile I subscribe to this group again when
I am searching for information and very seldom get a civil answer. Often
the replies are downright insulting. Most of the time I use the Garden
Web forums at http://www.gardenweb.com/ I have found everyone there to
be very nice and very helpful. They have forums on specific kinds of
plants, areas of the country, etc. Take a look and see if something
interests you.

Sharon