Why so much negatvity and personal attacks?

[PiKapp23]

I can't figure out why there is so much negativity and personal attacks on this forum. I read a lot of the threads and several get to the point of heated debate over issues that do not really matter or at the most are subjective debates, where each person is entitled to their own opinion, whether anyone else thinks they are correct or not.

A debate is always a good thing and that's what many forums are for, but when it becomes as personal and negative as some threads have been it's no longer fun. I've always thought these type of forums are great for sharing stories, information, asking for help or debating subjects that do not necessarily have objective answers/solutions. I think it's fine if someone gives incorrect information for someone else to correct that. It's also fine to tell someone you disagree with them (especially if you can say why and support your position). Differences of opinions and subjectivity make it interesting, but the name calling and personal attacks are just ridiculous.

I've been on a lot of golf forums the last couple years and it seems to me this is the most active and best and I hope it can stay that way, but the negativity makes it less fun. We're talking golf...

NOTE: Of course I'm only referring to a small percentage of threads.

[ERC7.5]

I say it's the weather!

Either that or the fact that there have been some pretty heavy duty topics being discussed (The election and the candidates policies, the current economic situation, etc...) and the negativity could be a reflection of the differential viewpoints addressed in those topics pouring into other threads....possibly......?????