[KenWittlief]

I think the most important thing to notice on the rep points box is the choices are

I approve

or

I disapprove

it says nothing about whether you AGREE with the post or not.

A forum is a place for people to publically express their ideas and opinions, observations, and to interact with others they would not normally have access to.

If every thread started out with the first person making a comment, and everyone else chiming in that they agree - there would be no point in having the forum.

people will have differences of opinion and different ways of seeing things. I wont give anyone negative rep points unless they are rude, abusive, vulgar, or attacking someone personally.

think about the words "good repuation" and "bad reputation" when giving points - people have the right to disagree with you, if they do so in a civil manner - that should not earn them a bad reputation.

If I disagree with someones post I have sometimes given them postitive points, but put a comment in that I dont agree with them. I still approve of them making their views known, and esp appreciate someone taking a stand on a difficult subject (not that there have been any on here lately :c)

PS - scare me away? I think if my rep points went seriously negative I would conclude that I am not wanted here, and in that case, yes - I would stop posting on CD.