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why do so many discussions turn contentious?

just venting....why do so many discussion posts need to turn  contenious and nasty?  do you guys find that constructive and/or enjoyable?  I have no clue who or how this forum is moderated, but I sure would love to see a stop to that...it makes me feel like this hobby is dominated by total jerks.

Can't we play nice, share OPINIONS and OBSERVATIONS, realizing that  they often are subjective and biased.  
"if you dont have anything nice to say, say nothing"?  If you wish to disagree, do it in a constructive and mature fashion, no need for "argument ad hominem"...

with all the chaff, one must waste so much time finding the wheat, figuratively speaking.  

I doubt my writing this will change anything, but, like most social media, people writing to others without facing them does not bring out the best, sadly......



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georgehifi
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why do so many discussions turn contentious?
Here it is seeing some can’t see it.
I believe people are just getting sick of those "shysters" that are making big money with "very dubious" cheap products aimed at buyers that can’t tell the difference (the gullible) that fester here, on tv, in the press, it’s everywhere and it’s growing bigger and bigger. (open your eyes)

Can’t we play nice, share OPINIONS and OBSERVATIONS, realizing that they often are subjective and biased.
"if you dont have anything nice to say, say nothing"? If you wish to disagree, do it in a constructive and mature fashion, no need for "argument ad hominem"...
Your talking about a perfect world, where the shysters wouldn’t arc up when asked for proof or were given proof that their products are just designed to make them the max profit from the least outlay from the gullible they sell to.

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nonoise
10,836 posts
 
This is turning into quite the soap opera with some over the top ham vying for the spotlight. 
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asvjerry
4,604 posts
 
....I can see it now, streaming to the world....*expansive gestures*

AGgravation Row

"....tomics' at the sweet spot, waitin' for the needle drop

'noise sees the screen's 'hot', thinkin' "WTH is wrought!?"....."

Stronger soap....deter gent...;) 
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asvjerry
4,604 posts
 
...there you go....*s*
rfnoise
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I joined a forum devoted to my other hobby several years ago. I’ve seen some pretty passionate debates there, but the site is closely moderated, and personal attacks, hostility, or pushing political agendas will quickly result in a suspended account or outright banning.

When I started building my system and joined this site, I realized what a great job they do over there at keeping the environment productive, positive, and conducive to shared enthusiasm.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve gotten some great input from some of the members here, but the toxic behavior I’ve seen in certain threads is mortifying, and leads me to post less than I might otherwise.
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