Why is it so much more civil over here on Agon?

A few reasons that I have come up with:

a) This site is a bit of a “safe haven” compared to AA.
b) It seems more “intimate” here because I have had correspondence with many members buying and selling.
c) Reputation and ability to sell. If one is an ass on this forum, I would not buy from him as I would expect nothing but trouble.

David

[email protected], when I see OR hear someone with an accent [written or spoken] when speaking English, I know they speak at least more language than I do. They have my respect. :-)

Gunbei du bist doof!

Sie haben einen Punkt, aber ich bin nie nach Deutschland gewesen

Some of those posts in that link were awfully asinine, but I do feel the mods here on Agon are occasionally overzealous and in my personal experience, I feel some may be too biased. For instance, they will let a childish fight break out, but they didn't let me write a funny thread about an artist I don't care for. I found that insulting.

I think there are alot of good, friendly people here on the 'Gon and that certainly helps keep the atmosphere friendly.