I know what some are talking about when they say other threads here can result in some pretty heated discussions. Debate is healthy as long as it doesn't degenerate into personal attacks just because there are differing opinions. That's what the little red and yellow triangle on the right side of each post is for, and the reason WS is such a great place to voice your views. There's a difference between strongly voicing your opinion without backing down, and attacking someone because their opinion differs from yours. Report the posts you feel are inappropriate.
When I first started blogging about two years ago I was a real greenhorn LoL. Experience has taught me that you have to take the comments in stride and not take the snide remarks to heart. When I got brave enough to start commenting on my very first forum I would literally burst into tears when someone's words would affect me on a personal level. After I left that forum I didn't blog for a long time...almost a year. Then I decided to give WS a try because I had been reading here for a long time. I've found some very good people here, and a lot of fine people that I am proud to call my friends. I've learned a lot about walking away, and just letting it go when I feel myself wanting to "argue" rather than "discuss".
This is a good place, and we all have a duty to keep it that way. The mods can only do so much because this forum is so HUGE. If we try to keep the discussion here fair for everyone, and not let emotions get the best of us, we can help the mods make this a safe place for everyone.
Now Princess will get off of her soapbox LoL. I love you guys. :blowkiss:
