Post #607043 by phenix76 on Fri, Sep 16, 2011 7:13 PM

Unfortunately, it's all too common on these forums to try and contribute or help folks only to be treated badly in the end. This is actually my second go around. Last time I got tired of the rude, unfriendly behavior and deleted my account. Since then I had used this site for research and reference, but rarely contributed. When someone contributes, then is snapped at or attacked for it, they are unlikely to ever contribute again. I have seen this same phenomenon kill forums. The reason being is that if new users come here and see people being treated poorly, they have to ask themselves "why would I contribute if I'm going to be treated ungratefully after doing so?" The answer is, they won't, we all have a lot going on in our lives and a lot more things to spend our time on than to bother wasting it where it's not appreciated. I have returned in the hopes that those that behaved in this manner have either grown up or moved on, I guess time will tell.