At any rate, the point of the post was a jab at the recent posts from people who "need parts...please help...no money..."
Let me start by saying, I hope I don't come off sounding like an @$$ Hole here, but ......
Signing on to the message boards and asking for free stuff is a bit ridiculous ... there are plenty of people around willing to give things away in order to proliferate this hobby further.
There is no need to beg.
I myself have a number of items in my garage that I intend to give away as long as I think that the person taking the items is going to put them to good use and is serious about not only building their dream cab, but sharing the PICS with us when it is completed.
If someone has something they want to give away, they will post it here, so check back frequently. Or ... make yourself a sign that reads "Will Work For Used Joysticks and Buttons" and stand near a busy intersection. Might Work ... Might Not!
By the way, if anyone has a 50 inch Plasma Screen they are not using, I'd love to have it.

-MM