Respect and disagreement

[rgrugg]

On another RV forum that I use I see a lot of disrespectful disagreement. I've yet to see that on this forum. Apparently a lot of people don't know that you can disagree without being disagreeable.

[sfoss]

I know, i appreciate that as well!

[Donna D.]

EGGSactly. Perhaps it has to do with the fact we aren't brand specific? We love them ALL. And, I have to admit... the moderators keep an eye on stuff and when they shut something down, most of us dont' know it's even happened. Problem people have a tendency to move along to somewhere else...

[honda03842]

My view is that disagreements that might not be understood by all, that might actually inflame the larger group, can best be handled by a friendly and respectful PM.

We have a great group that is on the whole supportive of each other and accepting of the differences.

[Pam Garlow]

This group is great. And thanks to the moderators who spend their time assisting, searching, fixing, and sometimes, referreeing

[Vic&Kathy]

Originally Posted by rgrugg

on another rv forum that i use i see a lot of disrespectful disagreement. I've yet to see that on this forum. Apparently a lot of people don't know that you can disagree without being disagreeable.

and just what is that supposed to mean!!!

[Fran L]

Yes, much more consistently pleasant environment on the whole.

[Karalyn]

This is the best forum around. Lots of friendly people. Great moderators also. I love it here :-)

[CarolMarie]

Oh yes, this is definitely one of the most congenial groups in the RV online world. I recently left another group because of the snarly comments. From what I have seen, it is the newer people who move on from those groups because of the sharp comments of 4 or 5 people who rule the waves. I have never signed off from here without a good feeling about the group. Reading others' sarcasm used to upset my whole day! Thank you FiberglassRV for the great participants and the great moderators.

[Cathy P.]

This forum has become my "happy" place. It is nice in the world today to find a place of respite where at any moment, someone here is reaching out to try to help another. Sometimes so many running to the rescue at one time I move my chair away from the computer in case there is a major pile up!

[Alf S.]

Hi: All... A lot of times I "Agree to disagree" and at worst play "Devils advocate" specially when I see a typo!!! We can still have fun while looking at both sides of a "POOCHED EGG".
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[CliveAlive]

Originally Posted by rgrugg

On another RV forum that I use I see a lot of disrespectful disagreement. I've yet to see that on this forum. Apparently a lot of people don't know that you can disagree without being disagreeable.

"... good manners don't cost nothing do they, eh?" -- Pink Floyd; DSM.

(Colloquial def: nothing -- anything)

[Jane P.]

I love this forum!

I always get good ideas looking at all the threads. If I have a question regarding a product or MOD, I first invest my energies searching this forum.

When I do initiate a thread, requesting advice (which is usually very basic/newbee type stuff), my posts are always treated respectively and I pretty much get all my questions answered.

Many times when I post a reply to someone else's questions (i.e. camping with dogs in our new Scamp), I see that many of the other posts add to my knowledge base, and really learn a thing or two!

The knowledge coming out of the forum is awesome!

And the moderators ... are simply top notch!

[Daniel A.]

Nothing will kill a forum faster than a cyber bully.
Every poster has their own point of view on any issue based on their own experience and personality. The posters make the forum what it is.

I have my own forum for metal detecting hobbyist and learned many years ago that it is a common interest that brings people together and forums grow with respect shown.
Give the reader a good experience and they will continue posting.

Most forums also deal off board through admin. & mods. with grumpy difficult problems, clashes.

[theresa p]

mutual respect. easy to say...harder to put into action. here, on this forum, it is non-competitive, collegial and like one big happy family....and because the moderators are great over-seers who nip trouble in the bud. and do a fantastic job of it, too!

i, too, have been on other RV forums and have left quickly because there was no respect, there was sarcasm and frankly snotty responses. why would i stay and be insulted??? nope. but here----we're like 60's hippies...it's a happy family love-in ....without the wacky tabacky and flowers in our hair.

[Thomas G.]

It seems like egg camper types are not so competitive, Type A, keep up with the Jones personalities. That helps to keep things a little calmer.

[sfoss]

Originally Posted by Thomas G.

It seems like egg camper types are not so competitive, Type A, keep up with the Jones personalities. That helps to keep things a little calmer.

Although it's hard not to do new mods when the jones show us such neat ideas!

Thank you Mods, we do appreciate all the work you put into this site. Another thing i love about this site sort of goes along with the jones's as well but we arent' all going out and purchasing newer bigger campers. (and more power to you if you do) but so many of us are finding just what we want and helping each other fix up the oldies. OR not so old just in need of TLC. I do go to a couple of the other sites for Casitas and i like them but for some reason i sort of use this as home base. I love the diversity of the different kinds of campers and seeing what everyone does to their egg. Fiberglass RV rocks!

[Ed Harris]

Originally Posted by theresa p

but here----we're like 60's hippies...it's a happy family love-in ....without the wacky tabacky and flowers in our hair.

Speak for yourself ....Please

And lets leave our Hair out of it!

[sfoss]

Ed if you had a few more flowers in your egg, you wouldn't need the mood lighting!

[Ed Harris]

I think it is question of Branding though?

I prefer what the Lighting says as opposed to what Flowers might Scream!

Not that there is anything wrong with that!