It's hard now to have a good conversation whether it's through the written word or verbal. Many people are confrontational and cannot handle a dissenting opinion. It's as if they are looking for validation more than thought provoking dialog. That just shows that they lack self confidence and home training.
When we find a subject that becomes a conversation here, the group tends to share experiences one by one. Ultimately, we all learn from each other. That's what it's all about. That's why I stay. The group is somewhat small, but very rich with knowledge and experience that I appreciate. There is also an abundance of common sense here. That ain't so common anywhere these days.