Interesting perspectives. I’m enjoying reading this thread. Alot of sense there NI. Bucks seems to feature quite alot so I would add a further couple of comments. Firstly IA I don’t think he needs medical help. The old ‘keep taking the tablets’ approach can lighten the mood at times but if it becomes a ‘go to’ strategy it contributes to that dynamic which leads to fewer and fewer posters. Secondly, and probably more provocatively, I don’t think that Bucks does get a fair crack of the whip on many occasions. His style isn’t mine by any means. I think it takes a fair amount of goodwill and self discipline to explore a topic with someone who presents as he does, especially if we sit on the other side of the debate. I frequently see an over eagerness to dismiss what Bucks is saying just because it’s him and not on the merits of what he is offering. A bit more reflection on this and the umber of contributors might increase.
I don’t think you can blame people entirely for not going along with Bucks when you acknowledge his debating tactics are easily aggravating. Personally, I have got a bit fed up of being straw manned, especially when he accuses others of treating others badly. I know I have room to improve, but I try and reflect on how I have engaged and improve for next time in any discussion. I think Bucks should pay attention to your comments, but he’d probably see that as a personal attack.
