Does anyone else feel that Arbtalk has become Political Hate Talk?

[Mick Dempsey]

24 minutes ago, Oldfeller said:

good call,

Alternately it is entirely possible to agree with someones post without engaging with those that oppose it, it appears often the problem start not when the post is originally made, but by the usual few that simply cannot accept any viewpoint other than their own and choose to pursue the poster with much venomous diatribe.

and it isn't long before the rest join in.

isn't there some advice about not feeding trolls.

an example would be a joke is posted, you have multiple choices,

laugh at it, and decide whether or not to place a "like,,laugh,etc", from the list provided.

don't find it at all funny, move on look for something else.

it serves no logical purpose to add derogatory comments and take up time whining about the jokes content, or using it to relentlessly attack the poster, and then accuse them of being the problem.

 

 

 

Oh give it a rest!

You’re as bad as anyone.

 

[Mick Dempsey]

‘Choose to pursue the poster with much venomous diatribe’

 

Sounds terrible!

[5thelement]

16 hours ago, Joe Newton said:

You've summed it up pretty well.

 

Personally I would much prefer it if arbtalk was a site full of arborists sharing questions and ideas, like it used to be.

 

These days forums seem to be a place for arguing with other strangers behind pseudonyms on topics completely unrelated to the forum.

 

Damn shame. I've met a good few friends and undeniably furthered my career with the help of this forum. I can't see how that's happening for new posters these days. 

The Lounge just needs to be removed and the 99% of the tedious drivel will just disappear along with it. 

[devon TWiG]

There does seem to be very few posts in the tree work sections now ....although it was quite common to argue about which chainsaws were the best ...but now it is undoubtedly STIHL  there is little to discuss / argue about !!😁