“I have been a member of this website for over a decade and the level of analysis and depth of comments have decreased in recent years. “ ===========
Relatively new over the year the discourse has turned from the like minded conversing, to having to couch your thoughts, to ducking the cascade of flames, insult and banning threats from other FReepers. I don’t couch well either.
I agree with this comment.
For some people here, it seems as if you have a different opinion or insight then you are bad. Dissent from certain beliefs makes you an evil person. It makes this website like some of the left wing websites. Some act like juveniles instead of adults.
People should be reminded that this country was founded on dissent. Debate and opposing viewpoints are good. It gets people to think and critique and prohibits groupthink.