I had NO idea that a flame war erupted while I was off-line and enjoying a free movie in the community. (The local theatre was showing "It's A Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. Don't see many movies like that much anymore.)
Every person has a right to have their voice heard ESPECIALLY on the Voicelessness Board! I understand how this time of year can put people in a BAD mood. I'm struggling with that as I write. From my perspective, people can agree to disagree without name-calling and hurling insults. I grew up with that abusive crap and it was NEVER fun! It's one thing to express opinions using "I-messages". Once the message starts out with "You...", and/or name-calling starts, then the defensive walls go up and the flame war begins.
Discussing differences of opinions on my thread is no problem. Flame Wars, name-calling, and insults...or worse....will get you banned off of my thread. I'll borrow something I learned from writer David Gerrold....don't do something online that you wouldn't do, in person, in MY living room. Got it?!?