Opening it back up for now.
Be civil.
It's ironic to me that the 'Bad Boys' thread had such great potential to become offensive and go out of control with all the sarcastic humor, yet was able to stay within context, yet this thread that started talking about a new uke that was offered, and similar or direct copy of another has turned out to be a dirty slug-fest.
Maybe it's worth reminding ourselves that we all have different preferences, and this forum should
not be a place that causes your blood to boil, nor a receptacle for letting off steam, and directing it towards someone else, likely thousands of miles away.
What happened to giving someone the benefit of the doubt, or just taking things with a grain of salt?
I'd hope that we can try be nicer to each other, and more open minded in 'reading' the plain-text on the screen from other folks around the world, where there may be wide differences in culture and language.
Sure, I've been guilty of mis-interpretation on many occasions, and I am still learning, and will likely be at fault again for my own lack of patience or lack of understanding, and hope and am trying to get better at acceptance and leniency, especially here on UU.
If fellow brother BazMaz has been so deeply hurt that he no longer wishes to do reviews, or decides to stay away,
this will be a huge loss not only for UU, but for everyone else around the world
not on UU, that looks to him for guidance on what is out there, and if it is any good and worth our hard-earned money.
If you read this Barry, I am humbly asking you not to give up.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated by
so many folks. Please keep doing your reviews. and Thank You once again for all of your time, effort, and energy that you spend, paying forward to help make the world a better place.
We are all human, and not perfect. Maybe we can cut each other some slack once in a while.