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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  But my point is - it's not a variety of people. It's usually the same group of people calling the same group of people rude. So, I see it more as intolerance of folks who are already here. I think there is room for everyone. I think we just need to show more respect and acceptance for those who are already here and care and show up. |
I agree to a point. It is usually the same people who first mention the rudeness....but on many threads, once it is mentioned there are several people who then post that they agree. It's like the lurkers are afraid to post until someone else does. And I don't blame them. It is only recently that I have had the courage to speak up. I lurked for a long time, and read lots of past threads. And just from reading the past threads, I could easily see who is consistently being rude. And I am not in any "group" at all. I rarely pm, and don't know anyone personally on this board. (Now that I think about it, I guess I could be called a bit anti-social
) Also, I rarely look at how long a person has been here when reading the posts. It doesn't matter to me how much 'seniority' someone has, rude is rude. I truly do appreciate those who show up and give good advice. I only wish it to be given in a kind and tactful manner. I don't think anyone object to the majority of the advice given--only the way it is given. I will say that after the last discussion on this subject, and the thread was closed, there were some people who did not post for a while. And the board was peaceful but informative. That, to me, is very telling.