I used to be a nervous flyer, but reading posts in the Rumours and News section (ironically those about crashes and other mishaps) have actually helped me develop a better informed perspective of the real risks involved in flying. I'm now no more nervous getting on a plane than I am getting on a bus or a train. I will add that not being involved in the aviation industry I would never actually post in the Rumours and News section other than in the kind of exceptional circumstances that I hope will never happen.
I think all my posts have been made in this section of the forum, and I have received plenty of excellent help and advice both from people within the industry and fellow passengers.
I also hope that some of the occasional replies I've posted (based on my experience as a bargain-hunting passenger) have been of use to others!