[jp4m2]

I haven't been on much either because of this....This is supposed to be a "discussion" forum yet people are complaining they don't feel comfortable in expressing their opinions here. If the admin./ moderators are receiving a "huge" number of complaints then this is a serious issue for the forum. Everything posted on here affects how we are perceived as a group, and frankly, it's not altogether flattering. Personally, I don't mind a difference of opinion, it's the constant badgering to prove the person wrong that creates this confrontational atmosphere. Why can't a person state their opinion without snarky comments directed at the opposing view? It's really not that hard...

I really wish these reminders were enough to solve this issue, but if the few who are creating this hostile environment don't realize it's their behavior contributing to this then we can't expect change. Sometimes it's just their personality and they have no clue how they appear to others. Maybe they don’t realize how rude and unpleasant their behavior is – it’s their blind spot.