I know I'm not alone in thinking that, on thread after thread, the ethos of GN has changed significantly.
Brexit, immigration, benefits are just some of the topics that attract nasty, xenophobic, cruel posts from newer right-wing posters.
These days I tend to leave a GN browsing session feeling thoroughly disheartened that these posters are probably also grandparents who may have real influence over innocent or gullible minds.
No, it is frequently still lively and often interesting, but I am surprised by the number of puerile games. However, I understand that some people want to play them even if I don't.
These days I tend to leave a GN browsing session feeling thoroughly disheartened that these posters are probably also grandparents who may have real influence over innocent or gullible minds I've been in charge of the DGC for a couple of days too!
When upset, like seething upset, I type, highlight, then hit delete- I feel better for getting whatever off my chest and for not burdening others with having to read my scathing comments-
Have I always done that? No!
It's possible to be honest without being mean- But even the kindest of comments can be taken as injury by individuals whose views tend to be set in stone at any given moment- However, once an idea is presented, the reader has no choice other than to take it into consideration- As a result their solidified ideas might soften over time -- if they are open to change-