Dear HEXUS,
It's that time again when something has to be said about attitudes on the forum in general, but with a focus on GD.
There was a time, when HEXUS could hold a good reasoned & lively debate, on the most contentious subjects available without it degenerating info a facile display of willy waving & poorly veiled threats. Unfortunately attitudes over the past year of so have been increasingly combative and ill-tempered, with many good thread discussions falling foul of the ego and anger of some members.
Now, whilst we value your input, and there's no problem with a healthy argument if well formulated, the nasty, foul & malicious attitudes have to stop!
NOW!
HEXUS is a family oriented forum which has always prided itself on its friendly all-welcoming attitude to all. We do not want to be sen as unfriendly, bullying, or fascist by any means, but for now on & for the foreseeable future these negative attitudes will not be tolerated.
The HEXUS forum is provided free of charge, at no cost to you, through the kind generosity of DR & the HEXUS brand, and should therefore be treated with respect.
Please.
Those members who have been with us for a while know we don't mind banter, pi$$ taking in good humor, and when in calling someone out in an argument, what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Of course we expect members to fall out, argue, post silly comments & humerus pictures, but if you haven't done so lately, please re-familiarise yourself with the forum rules. Infractions, and suspensions will be handed out where it is seen to be necessary. If you are warned, please heed that warning. I don't like having to get all "Dad", it irks me no-end, and I so hate being irked.
Of course, if you don't like it, by all means leave.
However, we would urge you to stay, participate & help HEXUS grow and mature in the way it has to date, holding out the hand of friendship to all, new or old, whenever needed. We have a membership here that I believe, that has no equal. The knowledge base we have, the depth and breath of experience, and the unwavering friendship shown here is AWESOME!... fact. Hell, I feel proud to be a member, and call many other members, whom I've never met, "Friend".
So, the upshot is, just play nice, and if you can't play nice, try your best to be civil and respectful, and not to push the envelope too far. If you ask yourself "Can I get away with that?" don't put it
Thanks for reading.