Everyone has a "thing" that they wish not be a part of "the discussion" whatever that may be. Myself included. But then when I think about it, do I want my standards (or lack thereof) applicable? My answer is no. Then we get into a situation where one is not able to freely speak their mind. I don't like censoring based on my personal tastes. That's what the block button is for. Keep in mind however, that the freedom to speak one's mind opens a great opportunity to contribute in a thoughtful and intelligent manner, or in a stupid, ignorant, and childish manner, be prepared in that however you choose to comment here, there are going to be consequences. Some kind and agreeable, some harsh and brutal, and some neutral/meh. You'll either learn something interesting or you won't. Freedom of thought doesn't always mean one is right or one's sensitivities may not be ruffled. All I'm saying is expect consequences.

I am brand new to the site, but I will add my two cents. I think the civil discord has dramatically shifted in this country since the 1970's and has exponentially grown since 2016. Many feel "their time has come and political correctness has been thrown out the window", freeing them to be rude, have lack of empathy for anything other than themselves, promote bigotry, dishonesty, and ignore human traits that promote common decency. Ironically, I have witnessed this drastic civil change in Christians, especially the Evangelicals. Sometimes I wish Christian beliefs, as I understand them, were true. If their god came back today, he or she would slap the shit out 99% of those proclaiming to be devoutly worshipping their god and looking forward to "heaven". I feel the same way with the Muslims. I am a Pagan and have been more many years. I have no deities that I worship, solely believing in reason, science, and my limited understanding of my place in the universe. Maybe this group will be good and then maybe not. Nothing ventured....nothing gained.

Probably not a group for introverts to join.

Maybe I’m being a little naive, I’ve not been on the site long. I think it’s healthy to have an accurate representation of society here. It seems more real-for better and for worse.

A lot of potential for damage in such groups. I mention that I've blocked some people but never offer up names.

Recently I joined the Wordperfect officecommunity forum. I posted a question about a particular feature. The next day i was flagged as an abuser and a spammer. Obviously by a troll.

This is happening on all forums. The admins are so afraid of being accused of whatever that they will believe the worst about anyone.

FB managers are so stupid that they marked the Declaration of Independence as hate speech.

That's how the leftees do it, uh-huh uh-huh.

"Hate speech?" We are in deep shit.