You're right.. I really dont know all thats going on or all the history people have with and against one another here or there.  I've never been active in any of the 3d forums.  My point is.. when we tell people things like 'grow up' it belittles whatever it is that has them so upset in the first place, it belittles their point of view and makes them feel like they need to re-assert their position to 'take a stand' as to why its so important..  then someone else comes in of opposing viewpoint and challenges that opinion/ point of view.. wash rinse repeat until it again devolves into a flame war.  I'm not pointing fingers or even saying that i entirely disagree with the OP.  I just cringe everytime I see any thread that brings up the subject.. its like poking at an open wound.

Maybe I'm just not invested enough in the forums or the people involved so I dont care as deeply as others.  For me I have my opinions, I know where I stand with regards to genesis and DAZ as a company.  Though  I dont think it really boils down to people caring too much about the subject at hand.. it comes down to people caring too much if other people feel the same way... thats where flame wars start from.

perhaps the best bet to stem the anger is to do as other forums have done and disallow discussion of genesis at all... or create a genesis/daz sub-forum/dungeon to the main poser forum.  that way anyone who wants to roll in the mud or scrap it out can venture in and leave the rest of the forum all the cleaner.  

I'd love it if people could have a reasoned discussion and let it go once there really isnt anything left to say but insults and bitterness.. but the nature of forums make sthe chances of that slim to none.  People LIKE to argue on forums.. they like to articulate their points, sling witty (or not so) barbs at the other side, they like to win even when everyone loses as a result.  Right now the whole topic is a lose.

 

Quote - Maybe threats to grow up wouldn't happen if anyone thought people were listening ;). It seems that the longer no one says anything about what's going on, the worse it gets. And for whatever reason, it's particularly nasty.

I really shouldn't give a crap. I should just leave and never say another word. But the truth is I do like this place, WHEN it's being used for what it's meant for. For right now, it seems to be the best place to come bitch. If you truly knew the extent of some of the stuff that's going on, you wouldn't ask why I'd tell these ppl to "grow up". Trust me, that's the "nicest" way I can put it.

Laurie