I have to admit, it's tough to put aside your ego sometimes. I joined this forum to find like minded people, which in retrospect was perhaps a mistake lol. In reading what has been said, I can't help but be cynical when people say that they participate in this forum because they are seeking some sort of life changing experience.
I am not stupid, but I know I still have a lot to learn. That's why I participate in this forum, to learn from like minded people. When I say 'like minded people', I mean people who are open minded (A term used far too flippantly) enough to constantly question their own beliefs.
I was once a devout Christian, but because I have always been incisive I kept asking questions. I consolidate what I know and build from there.
That is precisely why I'm a member of this board. I know that there are people on this board that are far more knowledgeable than I am. I am here to learn. I don't think this site will change my life though.