Disagreement is healthy, but sadly many people these days cant separate a disagreement with an assault , cuz words hurt
. I find it easier to avoid all together when online, since (IMO) as humans we rely SO much on social/visual cues to tell us a persons state of mind. Example: i know a person will say things online that he wouldn't dare say to my face, because claims/accusations require facts to be valid, and in real world conversation google isn't there to help. Not to mention arguments via text are like picking up a ping pong ball with Chop Sticks. Personally, I am more comfortable expressing my views face to face , I find MANY people's "bravado" deflates quickly when i can see the whites of their eyes.
Also, Forum debating has other issues, Ex: the whole Moderator thing (like i need some kid telling me what I say is out of Line, just because He/She joined a website sooner than me, in some "white-knight" attempt to diffuse a situation they have no business even being a part of,vaguely insinuating by action that the other party is incapable of their own defense ). Nope, it's just easier to avoid it....
Did the server get Shut down? if so thats too bad....or is it