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Perhaps, Strongy, but at least Sharon has seen that even on GC, which is without doubt the friendliest Forum I know, there are differences of opinion which can lead to a loss of humour. But yes, I agree, not the best introduction for a new member.

 

Unfortunately, Strongy, Threads are not that clear cut and tend to stray, diverge, meander off the original subject. The virus debate would have only gone the wrong way again on a separate thread due to the strength of the characters and their opinions.........................or do you disagree???

 

Dai, it's not a question of you stepping back or, for that matter, anyone else stepping back.
Gardeners Corner covers, and discusses, nearly every subject under the Sun and in all the thousands of Threads there are bound to be difference of opinion. It's how those discussing the subject handle the subject and not give offence or take offence. It's well known that you are a trained Horticulturist of many years of experience and people respect that. But there are other members who are also qualified or just experienced to a great degree that are entitled to disagree with other opinions. Let's all just remember that other members do have opinions, experience and beliefs and that we have to pay respect to that. So nobody needs to step back, retire, retreat, from a discussion but everyone needs to know when to agree to disagree.