Maybe try not to "hear" any tone at all, but take the written word at face value.
I love this board. It's one of the nicest places on the web.
--Previous Message-- : I'm deterred from posting by the few members : who see this site as their own personal : fiefdom and saturate every thread with their : 'dernier cri' : : Often times it's less about discussion, more : about a lecture, given the hectoring tone : some use when elucidating on their : 'thoughts' it's pretty unpleasant : generally. : : --Previous Message-- : : : : : : : : : :