Reply #18: Constructive or otherwise? That is the key [View All]

[karynnj]

All of us are here because we are partisan to some degree. We prefer ideas typically identified as Democratic to those that are Republican. Most of us have also decided we like one or more Democrats more than others and may have some that we don't like. We also wouldn't be here if we didn't care.

The constant level of NON-constructive criticism propably sensitizes people so they than react negatively when constructive criticism is given or policy discussions contrast positions. But constructive criticism and policy discussions are what should be the reason for this site's existance. As you say, sifting through different oppinions will make us stronger. Consider that after the primaries, the nominee often adapts proposals of the losers - and this is a very good thing.

I don't think we have much chance of reaching the level of civil productive debate on the merits unless people stop ugly attacks.