Posted by JD Seller on October 13, 2019 at 07:54:49 from (208.126.198.213):
Grandpa Love's post below got me thinking about something that is going on this site. It is the same thing that goes on at a lot of the Antique tractor shows and clubs. In my opinion this is one thing that is causing fewer people to be involved in both.
Old men are often opinionated and cantankerous to a great degree. I will readily admit that I can be both at times too. I try really hard to not offend people intentionally. Many on here do not extend that curtsy to people, especially "new" posters.
There was a post a few weeks ago about how it seemed that there are fewer posts. Many of us posted about how a lot of it is just the season. That is only partially true. I think a lot of us just did not want to talk about the elephant in the room. Many older members and a good few new posted have quit coming to this site. Many still lurk but just do not post. People are getting tired of the general negative attitude of many posters that reply to people. Also the in fighting that goes on between some posters. If those doing this, keep it up, this site will continue to grow smaller.
I am not posting near as much as I used to. There are many days I do not even read the posts anymore. I have talked to many of the people that used to be regular posters that are rarely seen here anymore. A really common thing they all are saying privately, is the BS and negativity has made it not enjoyable to be involved in this site.
This happening really saddens me. I have made some life long friends because of this site. In general 90% of the people on here are the best in the world. It is the few that are ruining it for everyone. This is not unique, it seems that any activity that draws people, and especially older retired people, has this happen over time. The negative and grumpy take root an will not leave unless throw out. Most people in charge of these things are too nice to do anything until it is too late.
So guys we need to police ourselves. We are all adults here. If your having a bad day just think twice before posting something that is negative or even mildly abusive. If there are personalities that are incompatible PLEASE just do not post on each others posts. This type of back and fort is the number one thing that seems to be turning people off on this site.
Then the number one reason new posters do not come back, posting snide remarks to a new poster is too common of a practice. Yes I understand the frustration that some of these posts can cause. Answering the same question ten times gets old. Having your advice ignored and the same question reposted again can make you want to scream too. The old sage that would be better to follow at these time would be " If you can not say something good do not comment at all". I am finding that I do this more and more.
In general this site is a great service to its members. Lets try and keep it a place we can all enjoy whether we are an old member or a new one!!!!!
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