I like what he posted. He had a lot to offer and more importantly, the time to share his experiences where lots of others simply don't. I sent him a few PMs of appreciation. There is still lots of good info to be gleaned from Pitts Specials.
What I didn't like was the petty bickering and the calling out of other posters by parties on both sides of the fence.
I think one of the reasons why I've lasted so long on that site is because once things get 'emotional' (feelings), I just bug out for a few days. Lots of the crap on there is simple misunderstanding... ...or about things that make no difference in the real world... ... or just trolls being trolls, you can't avoid those.
My credibility isn't tied to an online forum... sticks and stones.... those who know me in real life (like Cat Driver) know what I'm like. Cat Driver vouches for the Colonel/Hedley/Gene in the same way... so he's AOK in my books.