Hmm...
Hate to play the "stinky hippie" card (cant we all just get along?)
But seriously folks... its gotten kinda out of hand. What could be constructive criticism has turned into personal attacks and name calling. I feel that the petty squabbles have and are hampering our ability to function as a martial community. Name calling, style bashing.. ect... Isnt it time to grow up and look past the BS? Your style isnt perfect. Neither is mine. Might as well learn what we can from one another.
If *we* lack the maturity to make coherent statements to those we dont particularly agree with, can *we* at least not resort to name calling, verbal assaults? Can *we* not at least resort to "indifference"? It appears that some lack the ability to argue their point, and voice their opinion, without making vocal attacks in the process. Some of the sh!t that has been said on here is absolutely uncalled for. Im not saying that people have to change who they are... Just grow up a little bit, make a concious effort to "argue" instead of making hateful and thoughtless comments.
If we want to promote martial arts, if we want to change the way things are done and the overall perception of the arts, how are we going to do so squabbling over nothingness? "United we stand, divided we fall".. A bit cliche yes, but the truth none the less. If we want to change the way everyone else thinks about us, we have to change the way we think about each other first.