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I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had such negative experiences in this forum. I have to say, my own experience has been quite different, though I’ve been a member for a shorter time than you.
I see forums like this as places to exchange information and ideas. You’ll come across perspectives that align with yours, and others that don’t. Both can be valuable, either reinforcing your beliefs or encouraging you to consider different viewpoints.
Like any public space on the internet (or in real life, for that matter), you’ll encounter all kinds of people, from thoughtful, knowledgeable, and helpful individuals to the unkind, aggressive, and what we now call “trolls.” These have existed since the days of IRC, they just used to be called a**holes.
That’s where the ignore or block function comes in handy. I personally prefer blocking, but as far as I can tell, this forum only offers the ignore option. While you’ll still see that the ignored member posted something, you won’t see the content of the post, nor will you receive notifications or messages from them.
In the end, it’s up to you to not let those types of users get under your skin. Focus on engaging with the better side of the community. There’s a lot of knowledge and support here if you tune out the noise.
I hope your experience improves as you build up your ignore list and start enjoying all the good things this forum has to offer.