I think this is a good idea

[Dill]

(06-26-2020, 03:44 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: It might have something to do with the way you and your clique talk to anyone who has a dissenting opinion.  Being snide and condescending and then feigning ignorance and claiming to be the victim when others respond in kind is not a recipe for a cordial debate. Be the change you say you want in others, it'd be a start.

Doubtful.

I'd say Dino has been "the change he wants in others" for years already.  He's simply brushed off or ignored more personal attacks than anyone on the list. Examples upon request. 

If someone presents a "dissenting opinion" by jumping into a thread laughing at everyone else's stupidity and calling them names, that is certainly not a recipe for cordial debate.

And it might call forth "snide and condescending" comments, but that shouldn't confound effect with cause. Any reference to another's patently bad behavior is not automatically snide and condescending or a response in kind, especially if the intent is corrective.

The message board is its own record. Threads go south when people begin posting personal attacks, adding unnecessary comments about other posters motivations or character. And it isn't always the case that "both sides" are doing it.  Banning personal attacks has allowed for the forum to continue.