I agree. Is better to stop it now and don't let it turn worst. I know Internet forums are really hard to control (I worked in an ISP for 5 years), and sometimes tolerance should be left at home. My thumb up for you GDJMSP!!
I agree, there really is no need for bickering and personal attacks, thoughtful debate, on the other hand, where issues are discussed and both parties are willing to learn from each other, is a very healthy practice, the only problem is when it spins out of control and that's what moderators are for. Also, if it feels like people in a forum are "accusing" you of things you feel aren't true, it's best to just let it go and find a different forum to participate in, fighting against people you feel are saying bad things against you will only fan the flames. In my opinion, the best thing to do when people are accusing you having an unsavory demeanor is to do some soul searching, look at your personality, and be honest with yourself, ask yourself what you can do to improve the situation and don't focus on revenge because that takes the focus off the only person you can change and trying to change anybody but yourself will only lead to a life of frustration and misery.
I may have missed something, too. I usually only frequent a few threads. I will say, though, that it seems like there must be a few people with very thin skins - having their feelings hurt by things posted on a COINTALK board of all places. I suppose we as coin collectors already have a kind of nerdy, whimpy reputation. This would only seem to add to that. People never cease to amaze me... both people who would post ad hominem attacks on people they've never met (honestly, I have not seen or experienced such a thing here), and ESPECIALLY people who would threaten law suits over something someone posted on an internet discussion forum - ON COINS! Life's just a little bigger than that - or at least it should be. encil: I'll shut up and go back to my "roll searching" thread now.
I don't post here all that often, I wish I visited more often, just don't have the time, but I think this is the friendliest forum I have ever visited.
I believe the word argumentative was very appropriate, but maybe, too kind and considerate. Synonymous words, probably better understood, might be: combative, quarrelsome, scrappy. The gist of the adjectives being: fond of, or prone to, initiating arguments. An argument generally being contrary to: having a discussion, initiating debate, or having meaningful dialog. An argument being more subjective and discompassionate, a debate or dialog being more objective and respectful, avoiding character "assassination". I trust, we generally understand that learned objective civil discourse is permissible, and promoted on this site. I believe Doug needn't defend his word choice, know that we appreciation his efforts in trying to retain civil communication, and application of the "Golden Rule" in a public "arena". Thanks Doug, and to those who've understood.
Let's not forget folks - it's you guys, the members, who make this forum what it is whether that be good - or bad.
That Is true but I was raised up in life, That you need a good rock to start a good foundation .:thumb:
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