Why is abusive, negative content allowed?

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Audiogon Official05-06-2020 8:03pm
@b_limo There really is no need for a thread like this. If something or someone is troubling you can you send me an email to support@audiogon.com, attention: Tammy  

Sorry to disagree, Tammy.  But, I think it's something that should be said, and publicly if only to see that there are many people who feel this way.  Personally, I'm no longer reading nearly as often as I did a year ago, and have basically stopped participating.  It's because of the know-it-all people who seem to have an agenda, and if you say anything to disagree with their agenda, you are personally attacked.  

There was a time when you could participate in an informed, educational discussion here.  But, now, within the first 5 posts, most threads are derailed by one particular person, and sometimes several people who chime in and start arguing with each other and others in the thread.  I've given up, and take my energy and enthusiasm elsewhere.  Or, I just turn on the music and forget about AG.  

Honestly, I think this forum's attitude has gotten out of hand, and I believe it has hurt the participation, and it would not surprise me if it also has hurt overall selling here too.  I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one here who feels this way.  You can see the impact if you follow a few threads... the OP asks, people chime in, the Loudners show up, and OP stops participating, and thread devolves.  It's just not welcoming any longer.

I hope you can get it back on a friendly path.

Also interesting to note that of the top offenders I've seen... they aren't here defending themselves.  It's a nice respite from them, actually.  This is probably the only current thread where they aren't spreading hate, condescension and general blather.  Tells me that they know who they are.

The key is to use the report this button as needed to report rule violations.
Mods do not have the ability it seems to assure that the rules are adhered to otherwise so all should use the tools provided to assist. 
Once an offending post is made it’s inevitable that others will follow.  
If you care about the site content you have to use the tools provided to enforce the rules. 
Hopefully enough care to hep make it a better place

Is there report whining button? 🤭

Also interesting to note that of the top offenders I've seen... they aren't here defending themselves.  It's a nice respite from them, actually.

Agreed.  It's tough to defend pervasive, condescending blather that is often riddled with misinformation.  Furthermore, this person is routinely able to expunge the written record by deleting posts that proffer nonsensical advice. Just look how many posts he deletes because he doesn't want to have to defend the utter nonsense he directs after he gets called on the carpet - afterall, he has a brand and agenda to defend and if revealed for the sham that he is he will lose influence over those easily bullied.