Well, I won't disagree that ASPD is "a" premier board.... but there are many others out there, usually of a local or regional nature, that do an equal to or better than job of services (no, not THAT kind of servicing) their members.

Different strokes for different folks.

ASPD may be number 1 to many of us, but we cannot rest on our Laurels (except for a certain red head I just named).

I know (and have met in person) many mods and members elsewhere, some of whom travel with us at ASPD and others whose paths may be parallel and sometimes intersect. Indeed, we've even had "joint" social events from time to time.

We all have the hobby in common, and, in the case of SA and Austin and Houston events, the convergence of common members from multiple boards is still a "community" thing and we all seem to get along just fine except when the pot-stirrers try to force otherwise.