[Ajack]

Originally Posted by pooh

Keeping similar topics in fewer threads, habit more than anything else. It's how it's done on other boards I visit and the one I moderate. It can indeed make one particular thread long and I understand that it can be a real pain trying to get up to speed, but it does keep the topic "contained" so to speak.

Message boards can be a difficult arena for those not used to them, but all can ask questions. If one questions motives, it's not right? Asking that one not question can seem wrong to those that do. There are lots of things we can learn from reading and writing on message boards. We learn something about the way a person writes, we learn just a bit about their personality, over time we can recognize their prose without even seeing their name. You learn how they can use their words to get their message across...some are nicer than others in doing so and some can have many rallying for their "cause" with little effort. We are attracted or shy away from people who write on board because of what and how they write.

One thing to consider is that some new members might just have been lurkers for a while before jumping in....they could be well aware of the emotional ups and downs that are part and parcel of boards. I agree they shouldn't be "attacked" but remember, Shadow isn't a novice here, he's been around for a while and personally, I have not attacked him as a person, just questioned why. Learning to "fight fairly" on boards takes practice and at times can seem very difficult, for newer posters as well as seasoned veterans.

The voice of reason. Pooh, you are one heck of a writer.