Re: OT / Can't we all try to get along?

Denny Strauser wrote:
> Geesh,
> 
> I've been visiting this NG for close to 10 years. I've taken days, 
> months, and for a time, a couple years off from AAPLS, for various
reasons.
> 
> There has always been some flaming. But, since I've come back as a 
> regular this year, I've noticed that the flaming has been extreme. Most 
> regulars here have much to share, but sometimes it's difficult to 
> ascertain that fact.
> 
> Is all the name calling & insults necessary? I can't see how. Graham has

> made fun of me at times; but I could tell that it was in good humor, and

> had a good laugh at myself - and his dry sense of humor.
> 
> On the other hand, some posts on this NG have no purpose but to insult. 
> And the flaming is contagious; I've found myself making less than 
> positive posts at times. I'd like to suggest that we all refrain from 
> responding to the flaming posts. It only encourages the flamers to 
> continue.
> 
> I vow to try to keep myself in check. I think I've done a fairly decent 
> job, for the most part. When I've replied to the flaming, I've only 
> tried to bring it to the attention of others that there is no need for 
> insults. And I tried to do it without insulting others, unless stating 
> the facts insults others. If I'm wrong, I apologize.
> 
> Can't we all try to get along; and share our intelligence  rather than 
> our ignorance? Then we might have NG that encourages dialog that 
> actually discusses Live-Sound, rather than gratuitous insults.
> 
> Many of the old regulars no longer post here, because of the flaming. 
> Can't we all try to get along?
> 
> -Denny

And, BTW, there is a thing called Google Search.

-Denny