I just read this post and all the comments below. I am truly disappointed in the number of downvotes given through this thread. I gave an upvote to the post and every comment that got an undeserved downvote. I am especially disappointed in the 12 people who gave a downvote to UnvaxxedUnafraid who has contributed many informative posts and positive comments on this board including this post here. If anyone one agrees with this point, please scroll down and give this op some upvotes to undo what has been done.
It has become obvious to me this weekend that this forum has been infiltrated by a lot of shills who are stirring up contention and keeping information from climbing by using the downvote. I am not accusing anyone in this thread of being a shill. I read some good points on both sides of this issue. I upvoted discussion on both sides provided that no profanity or excessive caps were used.
Yesterday, I got into debates with two idiots over the moon landing and the Titanic. I could tell that they were bating me into an argument. I clicked on their names and found that they made few contributions here. I immediately stopped the debate and blocked both these shills. Another I deported on Friday and the mods addressed the issue. These are alternative ways of dealing with those who are only here to stir up trouble and get us off subject. If someone does this to you, click on their name and look at their history here.
Finally, the H1B visa is a worthy topic of discussion for this board IMO. Both sides have good points. I posted some things on this issue myself yesterday. I didnāt cuss out or hit the cap lock with anyone that disagreed with me or hit the downvote button which I reserve for those who are obviously hostile to the mission of this board. We donāt need any James Carvilleās here. We can disagree and still be civil.
Thank you, fren! Your comment made my day! 10 upvotes, if I could!
I decided not to get engaged with the enraged. I understand their emotions and positions, even compassionate about them who cuss and rage. My only pet peeve is dehumanization of the people who come here from another country, work hard and earn low wages. They are victims of the globalization. This is why Elon is pissed too, all his rage is against those who engage in racist rants.
I just read this post and all the comments below. I am truly disappointed in the number of downvotes given through this thread. I gave an upvote to the post and every comment that got an undeserved downvote. I am especially disappointed in the 12 people who gave a downvote to UnvaxxedUnafraid who has contributed many informative posts and positive comments on this board including this post here. If anyone one agrees with this point, please scroll down and give this op some upvotes to undo what has been done.
It has become obvious to me this weekend that this forum has been infiltrated by a lot of shills who are stirring up contention and keeping information from climbing by using the downvote. I am not accusing anyone in this thread of being a shill. I read some good points on both sides of this issue. I upvoted discussion on both sides provided that no profanity or excessive caps were used.
Yesterday, I got into debates with two idiots over the moon landing and the Titanic. I could tell that they were bating me into an argument. I clicked on their names and found that they made few contributions here. I immediately stopped the debate and blocked both these shills. Another I deported on Friday and the mods addressed the issue. These are alternative ways of dealing with those who are only here to stir up trouble and get us off subject. If someone does this to you, click on their name and look at their history here.
Finally, the H1B visa is a worthy topic of discussion for this board IMO. Both sides have good points. I posted some things on this issue myself yesterday. I didnāt cuss out or hit the cap lock with anyone that disagreed with me or hit the downvote button which I reserve for those who are obviously hostile to the mission of this board. We donāt need any James Carvilleās here. We can disagree and still be civil.
Thank you, fren! Your comment made my day! 10 upvotes, if I could!
I decided not to get engaged with the enraged. I understand their emotions and positions, even compassionate about them who cuss and rage. My only pet peeve is dehumanization of the people who come here from another country, work hard and earn low wages. They are victims of the globalization. This is why Elon is pissed too, all his rage is against those who engage in racist rants.
When I taught high school, I thought nothing of breaking up fights whether it involved two guys or eight. I saw a similar situation here.