IndustryStandard I was having a think about this on the way in to work today and you’ve pretty much put into words what was going through my head.
I also don’t think it was a hate thread. Hate is a strong word and I’m not sure the large majority of the posts could be classed as hate. Therefore I feel like @Mad_Cyril was right to say that there should be care taken not to throw everyone under the bus.
But on the flip side of that, the comments SP felt threatened by should’ve (imo) been dealt with on more individual level as I agree the ones he highlighted crossed a line. Maybe something for the mods to consider in future?
It’s good that he’s taken most of it as constructive criticism, and I hope he’s honest in saying it hasn’t diminished his enthusiasm for doing what he’s doing, because it shouldn’t be stifled by a few really bad and unjust posts.
Opinion shouldn’t be repressed though. It would be a strange world if only ‘yes’ was allowed and difference of opinion was repressed.
For the record I actually like what he does, even if it’s a bit over-enthusiastic for my aging brain 😆
Just my 2p anyway…