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Originally Posted by LRT
I'm a long-time lurker but rarely post. That doesn't mean that I don't read this site everyday and haven't enjoyed the opinions and open discussion.
I really sympathize with Daseal and others who've made the same comment - when I first came here there was a real feeling that even though folks might disagree, everyone tolerated the opinions of others and everyone loved the 'Skins for better or worse. Most folks also seemed to be well-informed and knowledgeable, which made their opinions both interesting and worthwhile. Recently, however, it seems as if I'm seeing a lot more foul-mouthed diatribes and random venting than reasoned opinions.
If Matty wants to institute a paid members-only section of the site to bring back the old days of good, knowledgeable discussion and friendly argument, I'd pay just to be able to lurk and read.
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Your coments pretty much sum up the way many of us here feel. When I decided to come aboard the WP there weren't a lot of profanity laced coments like we see now, nor was as many threads being hijacked and supplanted with issues unrelated to the topic. I can name posters who have posted here for a long time on a variety of issues, and not a trace of foul language, or arguementive in their views. To me. it would stand to reason if one is going to join a forum of this nature, and have anything positive to relate, they should at least know how to express themselves without using various forms of derogatory language. It shows a lack of respect for all fellow members, and would be better suited for a phone message.