Because we need it...

[Greg]

http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?79568-RME-Rules-and-Guidelines-Please-read!

Pay attention to the part about Respect.

 

[N-Smooth]

Electronic communication is a pain in the butt. I expect many issues on the board would not exist if the people were having a conversation in person and couldn't decide what tone the other person is using etc