Quote Originally Posted by James
I think it is necessary to be aware that there is a great potential for friction amongst us.... It is not for me to say what is right or wrong...
... I write this with feeling, for on several recent occasions I've drafted a response and then binned it, on the grounds that it would cause as stated, unnecessary dissent...
I can only make the following suggestions.

1. It is vital to the health of this board to have viewpoints from the various approaches. Without that, the content here stagnates. And provided any dialogue surrounding possible dissent is kept intelligent and civil, it is a positive thing.

2. There are the excellent moderators to keep house and provide guidance to those members who, for whatever reason, have difficulty with emotional control.

3. Knowing a thing is better than not knowing a thing. We are all better for knowing about different points of view on the issues. The threads discussing "Know your tartan" and "Attitudes to the kilt" are prime examples.

Yes we need to be careful... particularly in the way things are worded. But if it's important, we must speak up. Most assuredly, a bit of dissent will happen from time to time. (This can be done without name calling and harsh language.) And at the end of the day, I believe we'll all be better for it.


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