>>>I don't see any marketing about it. This is a freedom of speech issue, pure and simple, with a whiff of mob rule. That Michel caved so easily disappoints me. I don't like it and am off here for at least the rest of today.
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>>Marketing means increasing traffic.
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>>You know, I wasn't here for about 7 years, and the most visible difference that I noticed on UT is some messages (mostly in Chatter section) that plainly divisive, insulting or provocative. Probably, they appeared gradually here, and I don't call for any measures. It's just easier for me to notice it because of time factor.
>>It's also coincidental that I spend some time on different kind of Web forums where such messages appear more often and cause greater harm.
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>Edward;
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>Your observation is interesting and makes me think. About 5 or 6 years ago there were a few posters who knew how to push peoples buttons and did so on a regular basis. For the last few years we have a few newer posters that can push your buttons (or button), with most of the older group no longer posting. I will mention three initials as an example: JVP. Even today those initials can bring on the wrath of god (lower case - much lower in fact). :)
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>Tom

Naturally enough, I remember that :), but it was an isolated incident, really, quite personal one.