Dunno if this is a trivial annoyance, or if it is even better suited elsewhere on the board.

I notice a significant difference in a few factions of posters around here. There are some that are questioning the moves of ownership/management, and for the most part are doing so by calling attention to a particular decision, stating their disagreement, and maybe even proposing how they would have chosen differently. I can remember the bitterness and blind hatred during the Gene Smith years, and the current level of dissent is not nearly as universal or unwavering.

On the other side, there are those that either choose not to voice opposition, or support the moves made. This has almost universally been the way things worked around here.

Nothing wrong with favoring or opposing any aspect of the team. However, it seems that between these factions, there is a key difference. Many of those voicing opposition are pointing their finger at team, coach, player, scout, what have you. Some who either support or wish not to oppose the team instead choose to point their fingers at fellow posters, and I hate it. I do not use that word lightly. I've lurked the Jungle for MUCH longer than my profile indicates, and everyone who has been around as long will agree that the community is dwindling. Going to war against each other isn't going to make the discussion more lively. Making people feel unwelcome for differing from your opinion isn't going to foster fandom. Calling the poster on the other side of the issue a dunderpate isn't going to make your stance any more convincing.

I've just been noticing this a lot recently. I've written out and deleted many a post because I was either frustrated over the way one poster was handling another, or a group of others, but it's getting to the point where I feel that unless we are all of hivemind there are some that would just rather there be no posts to read when they log in than to actually discuss or debate a matter. Just because someone isn't agreeing with you doesn't make them a fool. I come here because I enjoy the team, but also because I enjoy the discourse. I enjoy the various personalities that come around to share their perspectives. I've just noticed that as the personal attacks increase, the enjoyment of this board does not.

Y'all are great. I mean that. I just wish we could keep criticism on the content and avoid personal attacks. @Unless they're an obvious troll, then have at it.@

Keep it lighthearted. We're talking about a game, we should be having fun.

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