I agree with the op, if you are going to use the info...contribute...simple, and it is obvious people are reading these threads, because from what I have seen there is a direct relation of reports of a given area - boats on the water the following day/weekend
as for people being worried about having there "heads bit off", I dont think that is the case. I think members appreciate any report, so unless you get involved in the political, conteversial, heated discussions, which personally I stay away from over the internet...I have opinions on these subjects, yes, but you wont hear them on here, if we are chatting at the dock/table face to face and the conversation arises, you will hear what I think
I think be respectful, take some posts with a grain of salt, and realize alot of people feel tuff/know-it-all behind a key board
don't be scared join and contribute!!