ORIGINAL: Jim_McIntyre
Judging an entire group for the behaviour of one (or a handful) is a bit premature. It would be like me judgin Manitoba for the behaviour of certain ex Manitoba ZDs. If you'd like examples of a site that does exhibit this antagonistic behaviour, specifically toward anyone (or anything) pro-MAAC, you need look no further than your own zone's discussion forums....
Speaking of sweeping judgements -----
There are numerous statements on that "Evil Manitoba Forum" supporting the need for a healthy and accountable MAAC. Many of the questions, comments and criticisms are made with the end-view of improving MAAC & making it relevant and accountable to the members at large, rather than to itself. Despite this, they are accused of promulgating "that same old crap" and are commonly accused of personal attacks.
Whereas, despite the mantle of purity & legitimacy, many of the inhabitants of the "other" forum frequently demonstrate less open-minded thinking, and are not at all shy at making personal attacks their stock-in-trade, despite routinely accusing the MB members of that particular activity. Additionally, the "other" forum, as a communication tool, appears to be chancy to use if you don't belong to its inner core and you voice contrary opinions.
The reality is that there are both forward thinking and reactionary types in both forums and the entrenched "us & them" poison isn't productive. At least this RCU forum offers a fresh start for open discussion of MAAC, its virtues, values, warts & failings.