Lately, things are a bit hostile in the forum!

[gobytron]

I think some posters here should go back and have a read at some previous threads they've contributed to.

What constitutes animosity is different for each individual, for some, they are comfortable arguing and can handle a passionate, opinionated conversation...both ways, giving and receiving comments adverse to the others in any given thread.

For others, they feel even disagreeing with them is inflammatory, forget about forming a solid example based argument to refute their position on something.

Where I see the biggest loss for this forum is with those members who have a sense of entitlement due to their post count or familiarity withy the regulars on here.

So many newbs and occasional posters get razzed or outright disrespected for asking questions on issues that come up often and repeatedly in the hobby when starting out.

Even some more experienced board members aren't spared the wrath of these uppity reefers should they ask something considered redundant or a simple google search away from getting an answer.

Often, those who do act this way don't even realize it as they are so comfortable on their high horse they don't realize it's a minority who are riding them.

It sometimes just seems like a majority as they seem to back each other up for the most part, no matter how innocent the original posters intentions may have been.

This is why we really have the same people on this forum and most newbs don't stay around long.

I am posting knowing i have contributed to this issue in the past before i realized the prevailant modus operandi I was parroting and really just stopped posting for the most part.

[Proteus]

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