RC Exodus of Experts

[AndyL]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Everyone has their own things that worked for them and may not work for others, just because people have stronger personalities and may not word it in a "politically correct" way doesn't mean we need to get rid of them.

Originally Posted by Delphinius

I'm not sure how we are to not "tolerate" certain opinions, and yet still retain the goal of keeping an open forum for discussion.

I wasn't suggesting persons shouldn't be allowed to express their beliefs, I've got no problem with that. Those of you who've met me know I've got some pretty strong ones myself.

The problem comes in with certain people who try to 'force' their opinions onto others. These are the lobbiests (ok I learned how to spell) I'm referring to, I personally don't see a problem with asking them to check their attitudes at the door. Being tollerant of an opinion is one thing, being tollerant of behaviour is something completely different.

Andy

[smokinreefer]

wow... thats quite the shame.

but its so true, RC has gotten so big, it can be quite overwhelming to 'casually' sift through daily posts.

i barely visit there much anymore, and even then only to browse a select few of the forums.

for better search functionality you need to donate and become a premium member. understandable given the mere size RC has grown to.

i've often felt few of the regulars there seem to be on a high horse and are very opinioned, which is very different than just expressing your opinion. but that can happen anywhere.

regardless, i have always thought of RC as a great reefing resource and most likely will continue to do so despite the recent happenings [of which i have not been following, nor aware of until now.] unless something turns me off the site and it drops off my radar [as reefs.org seems to have done. lol]

happy canreefing!