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Originally Posted by 107barney  I don't think it's a matter of being right or needing a "hollow little victory" for some. I think it is about some people have very strong views and they are not likely to change those views. It is this unwavering from one's position that seems to get people really upset -- so if you don't agree with the opposite view, you're a bully in their eyes. I also think some members share very deep "core values" as Lisaly suggested....but, why are their values any less than the values of those who have different values. It cuts both ways....for everyone here, including me. I am fully cognizant that my posting style/personality may not mix with let's say someone like Lisaly who I see as having a totally different type of approach. I see that as a GOOD thing on the boards. I'm just sorry not everyone can view it this way. Perhaps the best way to resolve it IS for the moderator/admins to PM the offensive posters and discuss what the issue is and how that poster can improve. |
Totally agree. I am baffled by all of this. If so many people are running a campaign and the others are SO wrong, why not just be direct instead of this? I don't find this thread productive in any way. I think it merely is fueling some peoples' fire so to speak. To say that just because it has not been said does not help matters at all. Just being DIRECT is all I think needs to happen here. I would much rather it be done privately....just like I think all of the complainers should do it privately and stop policing threads. We all can be a part of something positive...but not on a thread like this. It solves nothing. Very sad that we need a principal so to speak, but I think that is the bottom line.
The only thing I have gotten out of this is that perhaps I should start complaining more when people attack me and others...because it DOES happen. I have pretty thick skin and don't run to momma but I think I may be handling this wrong. As has been said it takes two to tango.