Unfortunately I have seen this scenario repeated countless times in all walks of life. When I was younger, I was constantly volunteering to help run things or become a club officer, etc. I remember my first "burnout" and it wasn't pretty. The disillusionment, hurt and feeling of betrayal were almost too much to bear.
Now that I am a "crusty old dude" I volunteeer much less, expect nothing in return and consider most people to be "users" until proven otherwise.
A sad commentary on life but it happens every day. The givers will give until they become "disillusioned dreamers" and the users will use as long as the givers give. The circle is broken when the users wear out the givers. In this forum we're almost at that stage.
Scooter
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Murphy's Law in action
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