Hello everyone, I may be a new poster here but I have been lurking quite some time and am confused as to all the negativity on these forums.

I was under the impression these forums did not condone negativity or 'belittling' people yet that is all I see in the following posts.

I do not understand why some members of the this forum are allowed to get away with whatever they want to say, and other members of this forum are strictly watched and ruled over?

Why so much favouritism?  Here is a single example of the disrespect shown towards coatl after she/he was banned. (I could not care less about the situation, it is the principal that is the problem):

I honestly cannot believe what I am reading; why are these forums full of so much hatred, anger, and disrespect?  This is just one experience with one person; there are literally dozens more like it.

If the spice makes you cynical and disrespectful, I think I will pass on it then.

Edit: I sincerely hope the mod's do not delete this thread; I feel this subject needs to be discussed in a civil, open manner and not behind 'closed doors'.