It seems that in the last month or so there has been a steady increase in the amount of hostility on this forum. May I remind everyone that the name of the forum is Foster Parent
Support.
I don't know about you, but I am getting tired of all the bickering going on. It is making it very hard to read some of the threads. So often now, it seems, the original question or comment of a thread is lost by members picking apart a statement and getting into huge debates that turn increasingly ugly as they go on.
Sure, there are going to be times when we don't agree with what is being said. Almost everyday I read something that I don't agree with. Disagreeing with someone does not give me, or anyone the right to be disrespectful.
Please, remember in the a.com TOS it says:
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Respectful Participation Required: While we encourage members to share from their experiences, we do ask that you do so in a manner that is both kind and respectful to the person you are responding to. Please remember that Adoption is a very emotional topic for most all of our participants in one way or another. There is a big difference between offering a differing opinion and kicking the dog while its down. We ask that all members be sensitive to the differing emotions in adoption and not use the forums as a platform to promote an agenda which is not supportive of our members or adoption.
No personal attacks: Personal attacks of any kind, public of private, will not be tolerated. Adoption.com chat rooms, message boards and journals are intended to be a positive, safe place for everyone. You are welcome to disagree with a member, but calling them names or flaming their character is not allowed. If you have a personal issue to discuss with a member, please take it off the boards and discuss it via PM.
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Lively discussions are fine, encouraged even as we all can learn from one another, but respect has always been, is now and always will be expected for participation.