to think that perhaps we should be more tolerant of fellow posters?

Sorry, that was in response to Baggs

I am and have always been a republican the very existence of a monarchy enrages me in this vastly unequal world.I am as entitled to my opinion as everyone else is .The Charles nonsense today made my blood boil.He quite honestly should have been put back on the plane and sent back where he came from. Its not as if he'd be homeless or forced to live in cramped conditions . I make no apologies for my views .If you dont like them scroll on past .

I really enjoy reading your views, paddy.
Sometimes I agree, sometimes not, but your take on things is always interesting.

I’ve been a lurker for quite sometime, posted only a handful of times. I turn to GN for sage advice for the most part but agree that some people are very unkind. I speak from personal experience on here. Please by all means have your own opinion but think twice before replying as to whether you are causing upset or offence. Thank you and love and kindness to you all.

I agree

And sometimes we have to agree to disagree.

Without attack.

Love to all in these difficult times. ❤️

It's never nice to personally attack anyone be it verbally or otherwise and I agree some posters can be very unkind. It's really their shame to own. There are always 2 sides to a story and I am interested in listening to both but also feel its correct to call someone out if they are IMO being rude/unreasonable etc. A cheeky Grandad springs to mind

Totally agree. Several times i have felt upset at the posts that others put on to my OP. Its hurtful and unkind. Just stop it and like the saying, 'think before you speak', 'think before you post'.

I also agree. Some of the attacks, if directed at me, would have had me in tears (luckily it hasn't happened to me). Fortunately I don't comment on many of the 'serious' threads, and when I do, I always keep it polite. I just think it's a case of not what you say, but the way you say it; disagree by all means, but it does not have to be nasty.

baggs is right when she says that slamming an argument down is within the rules becoming personal is not.

Those are the rules I try to keep to. So for example I may say something about a particular policy that I agree/disagree with. Someone may reply give evidence as to why my argument is incorrect. Splendid stuff!

But invariably I get something along the lines “ oh you always support so and so” or “ your left wing views are rubbish” or something even more personal and unpleasant
Unacceptable and sterile.

There are some posters style that I find unpleasant and tedious, but I think we all find that, it is the way we as humans function, but I would hope that that does not give me permission to say so. That would be ignorant and rude.

Whatever our opinions, let's be kind.

I agree. Sometimes I dont come on here for days as it gets so nasty and I dont need the negative vibes.

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I think baggs would agree with me, that we have both been on GN for yonks. We both come from different ends of the political spectrum (I don’t mean extreme), we have clashed swords infrequently, but I honestly can stay that it has never ever been personal.

That’s how it should be. I respect baggs for her qualities but disagree vehemently with some if her views, as she does mine.

The way forward folks!

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I agree

I agree. I've only been following GN for a short time but I've got to recognise some names and now know the stance they are going to take time and time again, and those who can be, to be honest, so rude to others. I've been shocked by the vitriolic comments sometimes. I've read the rules and realise that debate on a subject is indeed expected and can be informative but personal attacks and rudeness shouldn't be.

I too like your posts paddyanne. Your views are different to mine but they always interest me.
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If the cap ? fits......

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I agree. But I believe some posters are deliberately stirring things up... there are people like that!

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Teetime I agree. Sometimes I dont come on here for days as it gets so nasty and I dont need the negative vibes

That's exactly my view, Teetime. Life is too short to read posts where someone is shouting in capital letters. Their fury jumps off my screen.