Does anyone else find many of these posts banal?

I think this problem existed before the D600/800 ever existed, it's not so much a matter of camera body or skill but of the personality of the person using it. Although it hasn't been that long for me, when I first came on here neither camera existed and much of the attitude was still the same. As it being more prevalent on the DX forums, I don't think that's so either, my first impression of this forum was that it was more argumentative, with larger egos and people trying to prove they were right. Real moderation would help, the forum bullies and pros wouldn't run the place and there could be some real discussion, and perhaps some of the whining about gear that goes on and on could be moderated out.

The idea of having a forum for those with better talent where you'd have to prove your worth just doesn't seem like it would get a lot of attention. Part of the enjoyment is helping out those wanting to learn. It's just a shame people couldn't treat each other like they would in a public meeting, it's one of the reasons I've backed away from here, and found other places to go, as well as spending less time online. I prefer to discuss photography, learn something I've missed, or make new friends. Not have to keep constantly having to defend myself or my pictures from the dimwit of the week.