We have no way of knowing who is downvoting whom (unless you're an admin), and I'm trying to use the downvote sparingly for inappropriate posts and comments. And of course I didn't assume you were attacking me, I simply wanted to make sure my point was expressed as clearly as possible. :)
Ultimately, it's hard to maintain a "friendly" vibe when people are verbally sniping at each other. I can snark with the rest of them and sometimes it's hard to resist the temptation to unleash it on someone I think is being particularly obtuse. Maintaining a policy of ignoring someone who always has a disparaging comment for the topic I'm discussing can be quite a challenge, especially when they don't get the hint and go away.
In the end I don't believe there is a clear cut path to success with dealing with these individuals. As Snapzu members we just need to do the best to keep our various tribe and communities friendly with one another, be mindful of who we invite to join our communities, and most importantly, lead by example.
We have no way of knowing who is downvoting whom (unless you're an admin), and I'm trying to use the downvote sparingly for inappropriate posts and comments. And of course I didn't assume you were attacking me, I simply wanted to make sure my point was expressed as clearly as possible. :)
Ultimately, it's hard to maintain a "friendly" vibe when people are verbally sniping at each other. I can snark with the rest of them and sometimes it's hard to resist the temptation to unleash it on someone I think is being particularly obtuse. Maintaining a policy of ignoring someone who always has a disparaging comment for the topic I'm discussing can be quite a challenge, especially when they don't get the hint and go away.
In the end I don't believe there is a clear cut path to success with dealing with these individuals. As Snapzu members we just need to do the best to keep our various tribe and communities friendly with one another, be mindful of who we invite to join our communities, and most importantly, lead by example.