>>Am I wrong in feeling that the place is very cliquey
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>Eh, Yes and No. There are a group of experts, but I wouldn't call them a clique, but there are groups of friends, is that a bad thing that some UT members are friends with others?
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>>not so welcoming to newcomers & intolerant of views that do not match those of the "inner sanctum".
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>I can't understand what you're basing this one. It just feels off base to me.

This just proves you are part of the "inner sanctum". < g >