I'm not really sure about this adopting stuff. It sounds like being dependent on one individual to hopefully be on their computer when you need help. When I'm looking for help, I generally want it right now. I already thought this board was one big giant buddy system and there are always quilters on here ready to help. I always think it's great to get a variety of help giving me a variety of choices and suggestions for answers to a help question. Options are great. If you have just one person to go to, you generally would only get one suggestion for a way to do something. So am I missing more here than simply getting know someone on a more personal level?