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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo
nitehawk - Here's a different slant on things: When I was brand new to this forum and would just 'lurk', I'd get a kick out of reading some of the interpersonal comments, verbal jousts, slung barbs, and so on....and I still do. It gave/gives me a bit of insight as to some folks' personalities and how they look at things.
I guess I look at the forum as more than just a place to strictly get/give information. The other communication aspects I find interesting......but that's just me. Kinda gives the forum some 'personality' - gives it other facets than just an information exchange. Granted, some of the interpersonal 'stuff' can get a bit carried away at times - I'm probably a prime 'violator' of that concept! On the whole, though, I think it's a bunch of fun and very informative. But it's probably not a one-size-fits-all thing either - everyone's going to have their own personal perspective. Just thought I'd share mine! 
Bill  |
Bill, I agree with you up to a point. I too find it interesting to view the banter back and forth, the good natured comments and teasing, etc. But there have been times when one person in "the circle" posts something negative, then others get on to back up the person if someone else calls them out or disagrees. I've seen where a group will gang up on some poor poster because he/she had the audacity to disagree with one of their gang. IMHO this is taking it too far, and perhaps that was what nitehawk was referring to. Thankfully, that type of behavior seems to be on the downswing, and haven't really seen a lot of it recently. Maybe people are learning how to play nicely.