[Peter Matteson]

Phil 33

I don't disagree with your point. There is a big difference between the two types of posts you describe. One is needless complaining that does nothing. The other and more appropriate is offer constructive criticism which I feel is very different from complaining. Well supported arguments offer insight that can be used in the future to make things better next time. Complaining is say you don't like something just because or saying all the problems with out offering/asking for potential solutions.

Rich's initial post was asking us not just vent aimlessly. If people wish to offer constructive comments that is fine. The problem therin lies with the people who see some one voice a insightful problem and decide add their two cents on what they disagree with in a not so insightful way and the next thing you know a thread that started out as intelligent goes down the toilet.

Those of us posting here are just asking that before you type and submit something ask yourself: "Is this a constructive comment or just me complaining and venting frustrration."

Pete