how attitudes impact our educational goals

[rvm]

I've stopped spending so much time here because the tone of several posts over the last few months has been negative.  It seems like people tend to nit-pick - throwing around some virtual weight that's only in their minds - and setting a not-so-polite mood which causes a domino effect.   Thank goodness this is mostly the work of only a few people but it only takes a few to spoil the fun of many.

That's sad because I've seen a reduction in posts by long-timers like Jennifer, BJ, JDS, DaveWill and Others and even a reduction in posts from Dfrecore, who seemed to always answer everyone's post. 

There's a huge separation going on throughout the world and, perhaps, it's just timing because many people are focusing on how to get their own personal needs met - which is often good as long as we as don't let that feed our egos in a negative way.

While this may be a post for the "Off Topic" category of this forum, I posted here for two reasons:  visibility and education.  We're here to help each other with our educational goals.  Without these great leaders on this forum, it's a loss for everyone.

I would love to see these great minds come back to the table!