Originally Posted by Donna65:
“I know perfectly well everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm not sure where I'm supposed to have attacked Sorcha? I merely commented that, for me, it was odd she liked Phelan but found Gemma "ghastly". This is a public forum and if people make comments, they are bound to have others comment on them. I often feel that if I disagree with what appears to be the forum consensus, which is often not the same as the general public's, I get verbally attacked unfairly and unnecessarily. As you say, people are entitled to have a different opinion, only some more than others, it would seem.”
No one's attacking you, but you did try and criticize Sorcha for not liking Gemma and liking Phelan, as if that sums up anything about her. I (and some others) felt that there was an unfair undertone to your comment. Yes, diverse opinions are allowed, this forum isn't a hive mind, but it's how people go about disagreeing with the opinion that matters, criticizing people for not agreeing with you or making sweeping comments about those who don't like a character (Cool_Mate) aren't respectful ways of doing it and will lead to unnecessary drama. I'm a long time lurker on here, I've seen a lot of instances where people start arguments with other members because they disagree with their posting style rather than ignoring them. I believe it's what's caused some of the more fun members to leave the forum to go elsewhere.
