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Hi -

I have a big concern about the main chatboard. Lately it
seems like everyone is running around screaming the name
TROLL at the top of their lungs. I have read some of the
posts that were labeled as such. I found nothing wrong
with the posts. The only reason I could see for them
getting the Troll label was that they were criticizing
someone's ideas.

Anyways, the quality of the board has gone downhill in a
very short amount of time. To me, it almost feels like
posters are being discouraged from giving criticism or from
even disagreeing (politely of course) in their responses to
each other. There are some definite ringleaders in this
movement. They are easy enough to spot. I just wanted to
say I am uncomfortable with this and I don't think I can
stay around anymore.
Second poster with reservations /blockquote>

Echo the sentiments and beliefs of the ringleaders and
receive a "free pass", but express your own opposite passions
and be banned for having them.

Trouble is: The ringleaders intimidate others from speaking
freely. One in particular will completely destroy you with
verbal bashings until you wave y...See More
Feb 25, 2003
Third Poster with Reservations /blockquote>

This is so true. I posted my thoughts on a subject (in
response to a discussion that was already on the board about a
current event going on in the world) and got blasted as being
unfit to teach, etc. My teaching and my worth in the classroom
had no connection with the topic that was being discussed at
t...See More
Feb 26, 2003


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