ArtHistorian
Mankato, Minnesota USA
Posted: Dec 16, 2007, 10:50 AM CST
IMO......as someone new to the Forum, seeing the threads relating to this post ("Gilly" and "Prince"), it is rather discouraging. As a new member who has been told that the Forum's are a great way to meet new friends, all I am seeing so far is conflict.
Earlier this morning, a member from the Forum sent me a note, welcoming me to the Forums and inviting me to post. I told him that I feel like 'the new kid in school' right now and would most likely post in time. I never thought this would be the thread I first posted to. Perhaps lurking around the boards and a day when the atmosphere isn't so heated would give me a better idea of what this place is like on a 'normal' day? I would love to know that today's posts aren't the norm.
As for my opinion about starting threads about other members....I think it is gossip and will eventually end up with someone getting their feelings hurt, even if it was started to be all in fun, odds are something will get said that gets taken the wrong way.