Septembermorn, I think this is more clearly evident in chat. There are those who come to chat, who NEED support, but will not post because of that fear of being unduly judged. Many here just cannot tolerate even what is now happening in this thread...contrariness.

I find no problem with ppl posting, creating their own thread. I can, and have, ignored many. I purposely do not go into a thread to counter a belief, as you evidence earlier this week with my finding a report about the leader of the anti-use of animals for research stating he could see good uses for it.
(http://education.guardian.co.uk/busi...958034,00.html) To have done so would not have been supportive, even though my finding was pertinent, I feel. Unless allowed or invited, I try not to counter.

I can allow others to chat about their homosexuality, their affairs of the heart, their financial issues, their lust for their Ts without feeling I need to intrude with what I believe. I can go and give support, or ignore the thread.

What I can't understand is the propensity for some to seemingly thrive upon upsetting or hijacking another's thread.

I judge that to be sheer harassment.