Can't we all just get along?

Actually, I think a lot of the negativity comes from positivity ... the need to help your fellow man ........... avoid being ripped off or wasting hard-earned money that could be put to quantified enjoyment elsewhere. The other side is that the other side wants to share their joy. So in a way, the intentions of both sides of these arguments are positive. It's all how you look at it.

@jssmith Perhaps...definitely a "glass half full" way of looking at things. That may be what a whole lot of people need right now.😁

Indeed!

just ignore, don't respond, to the snarky and ignorant remarks and they will look elsewhere for attention.

I think the incivility creeps into most threads by a few things working against all of us.

First, there is the blog mindset that seems to desensitize normal discourse. My test is whether I would literally say that post to a group of contributors over a beer. If it seems too edgy or offensive (that is, someone visibly becomes uncomfortable, walks out or tosses their drink in my face), then I try to rephrase it. I try to remind myself of that when I write a post.

Second, we often talk about audio gadgets that we care about, because of ego, expense, and/or time invested in the hobby. Sometimes I forget that folks care about their gear as much as I do. Perspective via self-reflection is always heathy before clicking that “post your response” button.

Third, sometimes written communication simply fails. That’s hard to get around. But it happens.