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Originally Posted by Skip
This is a sincere plea for sanity to return to this website.
The constant bickering that is spreading across endless threads between these two groups is like a cancer eating at this great website.
And the foolish and countless references to "the law we shall not speak about" is just as bad.
The law was passed. Life goes on. Some of you really need to grow up and start acting like adults!
I see so many good friends I have made here have slowly disappeared, or post very little anymore. Some have told me via pm or email that they are discouraged by the nasty debate that is only practiced earnestly by but a handful.
I slipped away for a year myself, rather than get caught up in the foolishness. But upon return find it, in my humble opinion, as bad as ever.
Both of your groups have websites. Man up and run your own blogs or general discussion boards. Have at it until the cows come home. But give the rest of us loyal Winni lovers a break and take the foolishness elsewhere!
That's my rant....and my apologies ahead of time to Don!  |
Skip,
Is it safe to assume your post is regarding “bickering and nasty debate” not reasonable differences of opinion and healthy, honest, and reasonably respectful discussions about matters that impact all boaters.
I would hope most here would keep a civil tone, that does not mean candy coating, but reasonable exchange of opinions, preferences, and positions.
I also hope all here believe in the basic concept of freedom of speech, in that a healthy discussion about our disagreements is a good thing and the cornerstone of our county.
We don’t all have to agree on everything and in many cases we have a far better country because we don’t all agree, it allows for options and creates diversity.
I would argue that quiet disagreement and forced/imposed silence is counter to our American values.
If there is an expectation that we shall never speak of, or broach certain issues of interest to many, I missed that and would have to rethink my participation on this site.
I enjoy the friendly banter and ignore the few posts that I consider distasteful, but I do not think there is any serious problem in the way most here conduct themselves.
I dont read every post by any means, but it is my observation that most here are decent and reasonable people who are not all of the same mind about everything, and in my opinion that is both a good thing and why I enjoy the site.