The bullying that takes place is bad because it drives people away.
I have been in arguments with people that has spread from one thread to another. I have one posters call in other posters not related to the conversation to jump in without even reading what started the argument.
Even if you ignore these guys, they will make jump on you in other threads.
Its like having a mouth breathing half retard following you around a party, simply ruining the experience.
And the sad part is that its not even a debate. They will pick apart an argument, which is fine. But they add nothing to the conversation to reverse an argument in their favor. Then they start with the name calling and liable.
More often than not, I log out and read online without signing it because I have to take that one extra step to respond.
I am sure that now I will have the usual suspects come on and rant and rave about how its me. There are many more who know its not me because they have gone through the same thing.
You never saw this much anti-catholic BS posted here five years ago. The civil war stuff has been going on since 1865, so I don’t even read that anymore. If you are not in lockstep with certain Candidates, you cannot express an opinion. The attacks are personal and swarming.
So, for those of you who do not believe in the free expression of ideas, or a discussion of a point of view, or that respect an alternative view point...FR is now your place.
Or, we could respectfully disagree, educate each other, and perhaps learn something new from people with whom we agree with 90% of the time.
I doubt that will happen.
Not trying to be snide or anything, but if this site bothers you as much as it seems, why do you put yourself through it by coming back???