I would think, Ed, that if you are part of it, you would be better placed to tell everyone else what is happening

My opinion is that certain formerly regular posters, having thrown the proverbial toys out of the pram, have buggered off for now and are plotting the downfall of CRO; almost certainly PM-Ing as many of their 'friends' as possible to ask them to do the same.
It's been quite refreshing to see some newer members' spreads on the front page recently rather than the usual pics of another red curry.
This place is all about spreading the BIR way to more and more people IMO and the lack of condescending, 'currier than thou' attitudes can only attract newer members in the long term. Surely this is better than arguing over the difference the effect of a few grains of spice powder makes in a finished dish.
Just my opinion

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