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herprettiness · 01-23-2013, 02:34 AM

I have been lurking the boards for about a week now. I'm an older member... it's been at least 8 years since I've been here.

I have to say feels like the vibe has really changed. Many times I have seen posts where people are flamed or personally attacked for their questions/opinions/venting. Kind of shocks me. Comments read more like what I would expect to see on youtube not in a friendly community.

Now I understand sometimes people post things that are unreasonable or uninformed but there is no requirement to respond. I would hope that adults could find a diplomatic way to share their opinion without attacking others whether it's a direct attack or a backhanded one.

I have great memories of these boards. I got a lot of helpful, friendly advice There were times when I vented about problems I encountered. Those who had different opinions from me gently stated their point of view without personally attacking me or anyone. I never left the boards feeling deflated or affronted. Maybe I am just remembering things rosier then they were... time has a way of filtering out the bad. But it makes me kinda sad to see so much negativity.

Maybe its just a few bad apples, but you know what they say about bad apples.

MEK · 01-23-2013, 05:36 AM

That is why I usually stick to the trip report boards. People are much, much, much friendlier there!

captjoe · 01-23-2013, 08:05 AM

Which trip report boards do u speak of? Because im thinking about leaving here as well , for the same reason, if theres still another source out there where i can do my research.

BearcatsFan · 01-23-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by captjoe

Which trip report boards do u speak of? Because im thinking about leaving here as well , for the same reason, if theres still another source out there where i can do my research.

The Trip Report Boards are right here on the DIS - they're just in a separate section from the Planning forums.

MEK · 01-23-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BearcatsFan

The Trip Report Boards are right here on the DIS - they're just in a separate section from the Planning forums.

It's just a different way of doing your research. I learn a lot by reading how other people plan and execute their Trips. People are friendly and there is virtually NO flaming going on in this section. Plus I have met several very close friends on the TR boards.

StarNova · 01-23-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MEK

It's just a different way of doing your research. I learn a lot by reading how other people plan and execute their Trips. People are friendly and there is virtually NO flaming going on in this section. Plus I have met several very close friends on the TR boards.

Thanks for the recommendation. The boards aren't bad but sometimes people can get excited and overdue the points they are trying to make. I will start going to the trip reports first.

BearcatsFan · 01-23-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MEK

It's just a different way of doing your research. I learn a lot by reading how other people plan and execute their Trips. People are friendly and there is virtually NO flaming going on in this section. Plus I have met several very close friends on the TR boards.

ITA - I love the TR boards, too!

Jacquie668 · 01-23-2013, 12:15 PM

I'm starting to see a trend in some forum sections, lots of bad apples trolling around. Woosh!

I'm going to start focusing on the positive sections, but I do think there are a lot of good folk here.

01-23-2013, 02:34 AM	#1
herprettiness Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lone Tree, CO Posts: 109	Well this makes me sad. :( I have been lurking the boards for about a week now. I'm an older member... it's been at least 8 years since I've been here. I have to say feels like the vibe has really changed. Many times I have seen posts where people are flamed or personally attacked for their questions/opinions/venting. Kind of shocks me. Comments read more like what I would expect to see on youtube not in a friendly community. Now I understand sometimes people post things that are unreasonable or uninformed but there is no requirement to respond. I would hope that adults could find a diplomatic way to share their opinion without attacking others whether it's a direct attack or a backhanded one. I have great memories of these boards. I got a lot of helpful, friendly advice There were times when I vented about problems I encountered. Those who had different opinions from me gently stated their point of view without personally attacking me or anyone. I never left the boards feeling deflated or affronted. Maybe I am just remembering things rosier then they were... time has a way of filtering out the bad. But it makes me kinda sad to see so much negativity. Maybe its just a few bad apples, but you know what they say about bad apples.

01-23-2013, 05:36 AM	#2
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01-23-2013, 12:15 PM	#8
Jacquie668 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 85	I'm starting to see a trend in some forum sections, lots of bad apples trolling around. Woosh! I'm going to start focusing on the positive sections, but I do think there are a lot of good folk here. __________________ (Me) (BF) (Cat)

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01-23-2013, 08:05 AM	#3
captjoe Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	Which trip report boards do u speak of? Because im thinking about leaving here as well , for the same reason, if theres still another source out there where i can do my research.