I wasn't going to reply to this - and even PM'd Gini and told her why.
But Zippy has encapsulated it so well - I'll just throw in my twopen'orth (two cents!!). I think the tolerance level has fallen dramatically - often when reading a thread from the beginning you suddenly come upon a reply from someone who has taken umbridge at someone else and WOW - sparks fly so quickly. I can't quite understand if they feel so hurt why can't they just PM the other person and do it politly and calmly. It's all a case of I feel this and I say that, so I'm right - everyone's on their high horse and unable to discuss calmly.
Why? Maybe age does have a lot to do with this. Sometimes I just lose patience and log-off.
Let's all try and keep cool and talk to each other - properly.
I do miss some of the 'older' - not age wise!! - members who don't come round all that often.
Having said all that I must just add that I feel Karen and Paul do a great job in moderating and always seem able to pour oil on troubled waters. It must be a thankless task. SO - Thank You both

Lynne