I like AVS because there are a lot of very knowledgable posters over there. It seems that it's mostly in certain groups on the forum where the genitalia-size-comparison-contests occur. For example, things tend to be pretty mellow in the builder groups. Heck, even the DLP vs LCD debates don't seem to generate as much vitriol as I've seen spewed forth about Outlaw and other high bang/buck type companies.

Thankfully most people seem to be pretty reasonable. I even met someone there who lived near me and was generous enough to give me half a roll of duct liner material for my acoustical treatments!

Everyone needs to chill, take a step back, and remember that it's supposed to be all about the movies, music and fun.