Why does the Maddie case continue to attract so much passion?

[slartibartfast]

We have seen from the Brenda Leyland case that many supporters and sceptics spend a lot of their time having a go at each rather than discussing the case. This even seems to happen on supporter or sceptic forums. Do we think that if one side stopped the other would fade away?

[Brietta]

We have seen from the Brenda Leyland case that many supporters and sceptics spend a lot of their time having a go at each rather than discussing the case. This even seems to happen on supporter or sceptic forums. Do we think that if one side stopped the other would fade away?

For clarity.

Which case do you intend to discuss.

Brenda Leyland's or Madeleine McCann's?

[Vertigo Swirl]

We have seen from the Brenda Leyland case that many supporters and sceptics spend a lot of their time having a go at each rather than discussing the case. This even seems to happen on supporter or sceptic forums. Do we think that if one side stopped the other would fade away?

If one side stopped then the bickering would subside until members from the same side started bickering with each other.  That's what usually happens isn't it?

[jassi]

We have seen from the Brenda Leyland case that many supporters and sceptics spend a lot of their time having a go at each rather than discussing the case. This even seems to happen on supporter or sceptic forums. Do we think that if one side stopped the other would fade away?

Most sites I have come across seem to be very one-sided, the opposition being pretty much excluded and yet they continue to function despite this imbalance, so probably only death and dementia will bring an end to all the bickering and attempted point-scoring.

[jassi]

Its all very subjective. What might give someone  a case of the vapours might go almost unnoticed by others.

https://www.quora.com/What-does-it-mean-to-have-a-case-of-the-vapors

[Vertigo Swirl]

Its all very subjective. What might give someone  a case of the vapours might go almost unnoticed by others.

https://www.quora.com/What-does-it-mean-to-have-a-case-of-the-vapors

Either it is acceptable to abuse other members, or it is not.  Personally I would be delighted to be allowed to speak my mind freely and in the strongest possible terms (including vulgar and obscene epithets where appropriate), but either it should be allowed or it shouldn't and ALL mods, not just the ones on the other side to the abuser should deal with it. 

[jassi]

Again, it depends on how you define abuse. What one person might consider abuse may not be shared by others.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Again, it depends on how you define abuse. What one person might consider abuse may not be shared by others.

I think you're being a little disingenuous there. 

[Robittybob1]

Whatever floats your boat VS call me what you like - no prob at all after all your only talking to the hand.

I'm never offended what anyone posts to me - just class it as their best form of defence is to attack.

Well you are lucky then for when I first experienced internet abuse 10 years ago I found it was just like being punched in the stomach.  It was very hurtful and physical without there being physical contact. 

I'm much different now. 

[barrier]

I wonder who would be more pleased if all debate about the case was stopped,supporters or sceptics.

[Sunny]

I wonder who would be more pleased if all debate about the case was stopped,supporters or sceptics.

I can answer that but then what would some supporters  have to do with their days, take up knitting perhaps?

[jassi]

I wonder who would be more pleased if all debate about the case was stopped,supporters or sceptics.

A no brainer I think.
 What motive would sceptics have for closing discussion down?

[jassi]

I can answer that but then what would some supporters  have to do with their days, take up knitting perhaps?

Not once the need for the  tumbrel has been taken away 

Or they could always start a new forum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stitch_%27n_Bitch

[Vertigo Swirl]

Aha!  The earlier abuse has been wiped to be replaced with the subtler variety - bravo!

[Vertigo Swirl]

A no brainer I think.
 What motive would sceptics have for closing discussion down?

IMO discussion is regularly closed down on this forum by sceptics - those who refuse to answer questions or to be drawn into discussing their opinions, their theories or to say what they really think, who deflect with ad homs, strawmen and other tactics.  I'm all for completely open and honest exchange of views, but that doesn't seem popular with some sceptics.