Like anything new, the site had its share of problems. There were several changes in design, implementation and management. I think it is no small achievement that the management of this site has accomplished an outstanding success.

This community has given its participants a unique place to share ideas, debate issues and learn and impart knowledge and wisdom. It has become a Town Hall par excellence!

It is a microcosm of the world around us!

I have visited a few other social website by invitation, but I found them to be less friendly, difficult to navigate and clumsy to use. They did not have that open, inviting look and feel of Netscape.

Of course there were issues. Some were resolved, some were not. In some aspects, it is still a work in progress. So is Microsoft Windows after 20 years or so!

I think Netscape is way ahead on the curve.

I am particularly impressed with the way James Marcus is handling his responsibilities. There is a degree of maturity, thoughtfulness and willingness to listen to the participants as well as a keen sense of the mission at hand. It was such a welcome change when he came on board. He ACTUALLY RETURNED YOUR MESSAGES without that ever-present ego and know-all attitude that is so prevalent in the web world. His resume at first looked very
imposing , but very soon I found out that this was a real guy with a sense of purpose and willingness to think outside the box. Best of all, I did not a notice any false ego, vanity or holier-than-thou attitude!

Looking at the way people are participating here, I feel a sense that this site is going places, and that we are all headed towards a remarkable journey of discovery. It is definitely a bigger, faster and more sea-worthy ship and the passenger amenities are top-notch. Even the Captain of the ship is seasoned and sea-smart! ( I do not like to call the Anchors the “Anchors”, because that gives a false connotation that they are trying to stop this ship from moving! A term like shipmates would be more appropriate. You DO HAVE a nautical theme to your enterprise, you know!)

We do see a lot of rowboats floating around, but they disappear fast as we sail ahead!

Bravo, guys!

Don’t dock this ship. She is magnificent, elegant, fast and seaworthy. Besides, she also carries a lot of paying cargo-your ad revenue- to keep everyone happy!

I say Full Steam Ahead!

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