I love EN WORLD.
This place has helped me to be a better player and a better DM. It has expanded my horizons as a gamer and introduced me to wonderful people. The EN World Game Days have been great fun and the story hours are great. (Josh, how was the Detroit Gameday? Also, did you finish that story hour yet?)
For the most part, I think EN World has been very welcoming to people of diverse opinions and playing styles. We have people here who are very inventive and imaginative, and great role players. We have people who are brilliant strategists. rules experts, and eloquent writers. I think we all have something to learn from each other, especially from those whose gaming styles or interests differ greatly from our own. In the end, this site and gaming are about one thing: fun. Let us remember that amid our debates. Someone who disagrees with you is not necessarily your enemy; rather, he may have a different perspective and a different set of experiences. For the most part, I find gamers to be a friendly and tolerant group. The person we deem an oddball may have a perfectly valid opinion, and usually has something to contribute. (Is it me, or gamers attacking other gamers on everything from playing styles to campaign settings seem weird in light of how gamers are sometimes portrayed in the popular media?)
So, here is to EN World. Let's keep this community going, let's continue to have fun, and let's continue to grow -- together.