SeaHorse81
Contributor
I always ask others if they're on SB and have been shocked, given the huge membership here, at how seldom I get an affirmative response. Of the people who are aware of it, I'm sad to say the prevailing opinion is that it's too negative and that's why they don't participate.
I always try to explain that while there is indeed an unfortunate amount of negativity (the snarkiness, rush to judgment and personal attacks that Internet anonymity seems to bring out in people), there is an incredible amount of information and support. I consider SB my go-to source, and it has never let me down. I always recommend that others spend time (or more time on it) to see for themselves.
Sadly, the negativity that does occur seems to overly color the perception of SB out in the non-SB world, at least according to what people tell me. It would be nice if there was less of that.
I always try to explain that while there is indeed an unfortunate amount of negativity (the snarkiness, rush to judgment and personal attacks that Internet anonymity seems to bring out in people), there is an incredible amount of information and support. I consider SB my go-to source, and it has never let me down. I always recommend that others spend time (or more time on it) to see for themselves.
Sadly, the negativity that does occur seems to overly color the perception of SB out in the non-SB world, at least according to what people tell me. It would be nice if there was less of that.
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