Additionally, since I missed my edit time, I don't view the free culture as something that hasn't been paid for. When I got into it, I paid for my contributions because I believed in it, and believed it would continue to grow. It wasn't free. It was, and still is, a gift from all of us which we don't even expect a "thank you" for. That's not the point. It's about enabling and empowering people.

Additionally, nobody has any excuse to let knowledge slip away just because they can't personally use it anymore. This forum is a great example of it. We have a tech forum here where everyone can share their knowledge. I'm notgoing to pretend I write as much music as I sued to, but that's a result of choice since I have more fun VJing now than anything else. On forums, if I happen to read a question from someone where I have personal know how, I provide an answer. The new blood will take it further. That is all that matters. My place in it is as relevant as that, as is all of our's, which is a good thing. Is it about us personally, or is it about something bigger than the self?