I think this thread illustrates well why discussions like this one hold back participation of your regional board. Food forums like these are about opinions. One may not like the others’ opinions, and sometimes one may not like another person because of their opinions. The issue is, when these opinions are expressed in a way that’s an implicit/ explicit swipe at another person, it sets the tone of the forum YOU want to have. When negativity abounds, observers are disinclined to join in the discussions. When the discussions are conducted respectfully despite disagreements, more are encouraged to chime in, creating a positive cycle.
I’d suggest that, if you disagree, just disagree with the opinion. If you, for whatever reason, really don’t like a particular person and their opinions, that you feel the urge to swipe at another person, stop, and ignore. Please refer to the forum rules for more details.
I’d encourage participants of this board to have a discussion what kind of board you want to have a year from now and the tone you want to set.
Thank you.
