“It chases away folks who may have something to contribute but don’t want to risk flames.”
I have to disagree. I was a lurker until one day I was reading a thread that really made me mad. I signed up immidentlly to voice my anger. Been here ever since.
The Thin-Skinned need not apply.
Or as my grandma would say (God rest her soul):
“I *LOVE* a good argument!”