Originally Posted by PatriceJ
If you read through every topic ever posted since Day 1 of the board, you’d find some really bawdy conversations in every section. We seem to have always been a pretty rowdy bunch around here. Many of us have accidentally and unknowingly crossed “the line”. An occasional reminder to ratchet back and behave ourselves a bit better – out of respect for the general membership - has been necessary and appropriate.
I know bawdy when I see bawdy, and this is one of the cleanest forums around. Yes, some of the jokes are off-color, and some of the threads get hijacked. BTW, when I went off-color, it was always knowingly and no, I have no intention of apologizing - because those threads were funny! lol In general, I think we have been collectively self-policing and pulling on the reigns - we are adults, after all. I agree that if and when things get out of hand (spirit of the moment) we may need a nudge in the right direction.
This is also one of the kindest, most supportive, and most helpful forums I have encountered.
I am still confused about the "negativity" issue and why those negative posts are viewed as attention-getters. Example, why wouldn't it be OK to let the group know that someone's beloved (fill in the blank) has (fill in the blank)? We are a community and we care about the others even if we don't really know them. The personal diaries are a good idea for those who keep up with them, but the casual checker-outer of that section would sit for days sifting through all the pages.
This is not an internet version of Stepford, where everything is rose-colored and happy. This is an extension of everyone's life and so far, from what I've seen, it's pretty colorful (and awesome).