This is turning into a thought provoking topic! Although yet again I do see an emphasis shift away from the original meaning of the thread.
My thoughts at this moment in time are that this topic was created due to the persistent use of derogatory name calling.
Although I’m still not quite sure, I do hope we are all in agreement that this is not acceptable.
I see no need what so ever to resort to base abuse and name calling to make a point.
Thereafter we have some more food for thought, concern has been expressed that posts appear patronising or condescending. Well I do have to agree on this one, I have read posts by certain people that I find incredibly pompous, self ingratiating, patronising and condescending, although I doubt I see them in the same posts to which the inference is made.
How we interpret what we read, is influenced by many factors, including our own personal feelings about the author , which in turn unfortunately can be influenced by others.
Writing style is a personal trait, just as the colour of your hair or eyes.
Can we say they same for a style that includes direct and offensive putdowns? Imho NO
After all is said and done this is a FAN CLUB site and I don’t think anyone should be surprised if they are challenged if they make direct attacks on members “fanship” or start questionable topics e.g Meat Loaf is not a God?
All are saying they know that some people will not post because of………and each has there own reason. What I can say is I know that some people do not post on “serious” topics because they have seen others be called “sad”, “Obsessive”, or “sycophants” and do not what to be in the same position.
The old, saying sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me” may to a degree be true in an “adult world”, but it does make for an uncomfortable relationship.
It is both unreasonable and unrealistic to expect that there will never be a difference of opinion, the only thing being asked, is for any discussion or debate to be conducted in a civil manner .
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