It seems impossible for people to debate issues of teaching and learning without piling on the abuse in the process.

In my opinion, the level of personal invective, racial stereotyping, and misogyny on this board has increased substantially in the past few months.

Although I unequivocably support the individual's right to freedom of speech, the purpose of this forum, providing information to FTs, is perhaps hindered by hateful diatribes. These empty 'dialogs' bury information and perhaps dissuade well-meaning thoughtful contributions.

I choose to ignore personal attacks, not because they are of no consequence, but because to respond just adds to the accumulation of nonsense on this board. I respect the time that individuals invest in both reading and posting.

Let's 'play nice'.