...concerning tension and the issues that develop within the forums at times and you're absolutely right, the atmosphere is much lighter here in the Mexicana Forum. Maybe that says something about us mexicana folks?!!
At one time not long ago, I would get discouraged with a lot of the antics, not necessarily being directly involved but at times I did find myself there. It was very disheartening, but we are all individuals and it's going to happen when a large group of people interact. It can be very healthy actually if handled properly, as long as it doesn't get out of hand. Unfortunately, sometimes it does and it makes these places much less than what they could be.
But really, overall I think that the people here in all of the kingsnake forums are a unique, highly intelligent and extremely knowledgeable gathering of people, with a common interest, that handle the rough edges very well. I see the tempers flare and the conflict arise, and eventually it all simmers down and most everyone makes amends and it is one big happy family once again.
What's important is, that all of us that are here because we really want to learn, really want to share and are serious about all of it... remain in here listening and contributing if we can, with a bit of a stiff upper lip letting all the nonsense pass us by. Eventually it will.
I would like to see these places as forums devoted only to our learning, sharing of our accomplishments, putting people in touch with one another and engaging in healthy thought-provoking conversation so that we can all continue to digest it all and enjoy a more successful and enjoyable hobby. Don't get me wrong, overall I do see it as that to a great degree. But, we are human, and intelligent human minds will eventually encounter a conflict. Nothing at all wrong with that, how the conflicts are handled are where the problem sometimes lies.
And I'm not the first to notice that there are those that come along from time to time that attempt to use the forums as a place to advertise and promote, attempt to prove themselves the better in order to draw attention for the sake of competition, or to just plain argue. Anymore, I try to just ignore the nonsense and attitudes and carry on as if it didn't exist, and being able to weed my way through allows me to get a tremendous amount more out of it all.
Those with their issues will come and go... I am here to stay, and enjoy being around all of you. Immensely!
Mike
hehe. Your animals are sweet bro so I'm pretty sure we'll bow down and give proper respect to what your animals produce.
