Jump in & recognize many long time posters have been threatened & raged against for years. The defensive/knee-jerk reaction is likely what the opposition wanted all along to hinder this boards growth. I have found sincerely thanking others for their time & help (even if they are clearly irate with my incompetence on their subject matter) goes a long way over time. Shills are paid to be agitators & will move along shortly from what I can tell. Those willing to accept the help & slaps when they come will find that soon there is a mutual respect on the board.
Jump in & recognize many long time posters have been threatened & raged against for years. The defensive/knee-jerk reaction is likely what the opposition wanted all along to hinder this boards growth. I have found sincerely thanking others for their time & help (even if they are clearly irate with my incompetence on their subject matter) goes a long way over time. Shills are paid to be agitators & will move along shortly from what I can tell. Those willing to accept the help & slaps when they come will find that soon there is a mutual respect on the board.