What a nice thread, thank you for starting it and for your kind words!
We really do have the best chicken community, heck I'd venture to say the best community of anything in the world, not just chickens!
Our staff members are just the most incredible people and do so much to keep this place a happy and friendly environment.
One of the best things is how every member "pays it forward". We have people that come to BYC with little to no knowledge. After a few weeks of getting their brains stuffed with info they turn around and share it with other brand new members. It's the coolest thing.
BTW, hold on tight, 2009 is going to be AMAZING!!