Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
I just deleted a couple of posts that resurrected this thread, because we want to behave in a respectful manner to others.
The thread is at almost 300 posts at this time, so I would imagine that most of what could be said has already been said.

I personally do not like to lock threads unless they spin out of control and members can't exercise the usual self-discipline. There is always the chance that something new and productive can be added even to year old threads with hundreds of posts. I would suggest, though, that before posting you take the time to read all of the preceding posts.

But if we have to we will close the thread.

That's the thing....more often that not, a new or new-ish member will find this thread and not realize what a hot button topic it is. Furthermore, newer members are not always aware of how to talk here on SRP and end up saying something disrespectful, or confrontational. I'm certain that I've been guilty of this in my beginner SRP days. I was even slapped with a 7 day ban for confrontational behavior back then too.

With that in mind, I'd like to advise newer members to treat everyone with respect, even if, or especially if, you don't agree with what they are doing. If you can't think of anything nice to say, don't say anything, etc. This isn't just any random internet forum, it's a gentleman's forum.