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Dave Bittner · 03-23-2008, 05:34 PM

I've been involved in countless online forums for over twenty years, and Segway Chat strikes me as one of the most volatile environments I've ever witnessed. I suppose part of it is just the nature of what kind of person is attracted to something out of the mainstream like a Segway (independent, strong willed, unconcerned about what others think of them), combined with loose moderation. I've considered leaving several times, myself, after asking what I thought were intelligent questions and being subsequently pounced on by pedantic or just mean spirited people, people who seem to think that "I'm right and your WRONG!" is sport.

I hope we can find a way to guide the culture here toward something that I truly believe better represents to overall personality of the Segway community as a whole.

03-23-2008, 05:34 PM	#12
Dave Bittner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia, MD, USA. Posts: 55	Agreed... I've been involved in countless online forums for over twenty years, and Segway Chat strikes me as one of the most volatile environments I've ever witnessed. I suppose part of it is just the nature of what kind of person is attracted to something out of the mainstream like a Segway (independent, strong willed, unconcerned about what others think of them), combined with loose moderation. I've considered leaving several times, myself, after asking what I thought were intelligent questions and being subsequently pounced on by pedantic or just mean spirited people, people who seem to think that "I'm right and your WRONG!" is sport. I hope we can find a way to guide the culture here toward something that I truly believe better represents to overall personality of the Segway community as a whole.