Some comments are kind and profound. Let them represent the site. But for any that may be nasty, I see that at the end of a post, you can move the mouse arrow over the three lines and one of the links is labeled, "Report."

Building fences? Is that what this site is becoming? I've been a member for a few months and I'm very happy to be among such great minds! I lead my life according to the philosophy of greeting each day with a smile and I understand that life could be worse. People will be people and I say reach one, teach one. Those of us with patience and knowledge should lead by example instead of letting others bring us to an emotional level equaling theirs. This is a great community and I make new friends daily. Although we haven't interacted, I would sincerely see a great mind such as yours leave before it's been explored. Please stay.

We have lost respect and the site is becoming bizarre with regard to topics.

I am brand new to the site, but I will add my two cents. I think the civil discord has dramatically shifted in this country since the 1970's and has exponentially grown since 2016. Many feel "their time has come and political correctness has been thrown out the window", freeing them to be rude, have lack of empathy for anything other than themselves, promote bigotry, dishonesty, and ignore human traits that promote common decency. Ironically, I have witnessed this drastic civil change in Christians, especially the Evangelicals. Sometimes I wish Christian beliefs, as I understand them, were true. If their god came back today, he or she would slap the shit out 99% of those proclaiming to be devoutly worshipping their god and looking forward to "heaven". I feel the same way with the Muslims. I am a Pagan and have been more many years. I have no deities that I worship, solely believing in reason, science, and my limited understanding of my place in the universe. Maybe this group will be good and then maybe not. Nothing ventured....nothing gained.

Everyone has a "thing" that they wish not be a part of "the discussion" whatever that may be. Myself included. But then when I think about it, do I want my standards (or lack thereof) applicable? My answer is no. Then we get into a situation where one is not able to freely speak their mind. I don't like censoring based on my personal tastes. That's what the block button is for. Keep in mind however, that the freedom to speak one's mind opens a great opportunity to contribute in a thoughtful and intelligent manner, or in a stupid, ignorant, and childish manner, be prepared in that however you choose to comment here, there are going to be consequences. Some kind and agreeable, some harsh and brutal, and some neutral/meh. You'll either learn something interesting or you won't. Freedom of thought doesn't always mean one is right or one's sensitivities may not be ruffled. All I'm saying is expect consequences.

A lot of potential for damage in such groups. I mention that I've blocked some people but never offer up names.