Folks,
I have just spent some time reviewing the List's archives for the past
several months, and it is clear something is changing and not for the
good. The dialogues have become more combative, argumentative and downright
mean. The individual contributions have become more aggressive, intolerant,
patronizing, bullying, insulting, and downright mean. There has been a
steady decline in fairness, civility and just plain listening.
It has gotten to the point where a person needs to dress in helmet and full
padding before submitting a post. How many persons, who would otherwise
contribute to the List, simply choose not to - feeling it's not worth the
hassle?
What's going on?
Marc Riddell