White Shogun
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- Mar 2, 2005
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I just wanted to share some thoughts with you all about this site and its members.
I have been on the 'net since about 1996. I've been on so many forums and message boards that I have lost track. They have covered every topic under the sun; race, religion, politics, sports, nutrition, exercise, finances, you name it.
On not one of those boards have I ever mingled with a group as intelligent and civilized as those here. Every disagreement I have seen on this board has been started by a troll. Every one else is able to agree to disagree, despite often divergent points of view on what are often volatile topics. The posts are well reasoned and thought out, civil in tone, and display warmth and a sense of humor. Idiocy and child-like name calling and behavior seem to be non-existent or checked at the door, again, except for the occasional troll.
As for those aforementioned trolls, I have noticed that the trail they leave behind is one of poor argument, poor grammar, and quickly divert from debate to ad hominem attacks and insults.
Browsing the posts here and reading the thoughts and views of other members is one of the best parts of my day. Thanks to all for your participation, and thanks to Don for having us all.
I have been on the 'net since about 1996. I've been on so many forums and message boards that I have lost track. They have covered every topic under the sun; race, religion, politics, sports, nutrition, exercise, finances, you name it.
On not one of those boards have I ever mingled with a group as intelligent and civilized as those here. Every disagreement I have seen on this board has been started by a troll. Every one else is able to agree to disagree, despite often divergent points of view on what are often volatile topics. The posts are well reasoned and thought out, civil in tone, and display warmth and a sense of humor. Idiocy and child-like name calling and behavior seem to be non-existent or checked at the door, again, except for the occasional troll.
As for those aforementioned trolls, I have noticed that the trail they leave behind is one of poor argument, poor grammar, and quickly divert from debate to ad hominem attacks and insults.
Browsing the posts here and reading the thoughts and views of other members is one of the best parts of my day. Thanks to all for your participation, and thanks to Don for having us all.