Smurf, I agree with you 100%. I encourage spirited discourse at ASF as I believe it benefits everyone, but I will not tolerate personal insults or abuse.
I have noticed recently we have had an influx of people from other forums who can't seem to leave their petty, childish arguments and disagreements behind at the other forum. Well I've just about had enough of it and I am getting ready to crack down on this nonsense. I do not want threads on stocks to be clogged up with posts that do not relate to the subject at hand.
Insulting or abusive posts will be deleted without warning and those that persist with this behaviour will be permanently banned from the forums.
Please note that these remarks are directed at a very small minority of ASF members. The vast majority I have absolutely no problem with.