Forum intelligence (or lack thereof...)

[smokey the elder]

I agree; sometimes the debate threads in particular can get heated, because folks have strong opinions on many topics. If people lay off the personal attacks (there's a fancy Latin term: "ad hominem" that I like) it goes pretty well! (Although I do think some folks like to get one another's goat at times; because of the one-dimensionality of the written word it's tough to tell if they're serious or teasing.)

[Laura's Babies]

I agree. This is the best place on the web! I too, have found that on other forums people are so rude and try to pick apart someone elses thought/ideas/opinions. One forum, there is a lady thats seems to look for my posts and criticize what I say, even though on the most part, she admits I am RIGHT... but, it keeps the conversation going, therefore making my point even stronger.. I will tell her "I see we agree again so what is your point?".

Here, most people respect other peoples opinion, even when they don't agree. The thing I love the best here is how helpful people are when you have a problem or a question and nobody laughs at you. There are no bullies here!