Is it just me?

durhamjen, I'm afraid that came across as a bit rude and sarcastic - or were you, perhaps, being tongue in cheek ! See my comment about remarks being perceived differently on line to when face to face.?.

Perhaps if there were less insulting posts there would be no need for several threads about them

This must be about the fifth thread started on this topic in the last couple of months.
Don't you read each others threads?

Very true, Sunseeker. There is no need to be rude and insulting if you disagree with another's view. Definitely say if you disagree about something, but be careful of how you say it. Another problem, of course, is that this method of communication gives the reader no clue of the writers facial expressions and other non verbal cues when they are putting their point across. Things can look and be perceived differently when face to face. But yes, we do need to try to be aware of how things might come across and be interpreted when on line. This is not always very easy and sometimes a reply might be given on impulse and regretted later. Please don't stop posting, though, Sunseeker.

Me too.

I've been here almost since the beginning and used to contribute to controversial threads, but that was in the days when there could be friendly 'agree to differ' discussions. Now I just lookd for friendly threads if possible.

I agree completely. I think it is such a shame because GN can be, and often is, very supportive. Like you I tend to avoid some threads simply because I don't want to get involved in name calling and insults.

No not just you sunseeker I often think of giving up on it altogether. If these people were all in a room together surely they would have a discussion without insulting each other so why do it on here. I think its so rude. Anyway Good Morning to you - I hope you have a nice day.