I also agree. It wasn't just about the fear of bullies. Rather, it also seemed like maybe the nonsense in general would settle down. That was my reasoning for joining the thread at least. You (meaning "a person" generally) want to contribute and have at least somewhat of a meaningful discussion, but lately it seems like what is there to contribute to?

Here's the deal: this is a circular problem. We, the public, are working with limited facts and evidence, which is what it is. We just don't know what happened to DS or who did it. Some people seem to believe that focusing on the whodunnits will help answer the "what happened" while others think focusing on the "what happened" will help lead to the "whodunnit." The whodunnits are risking an accused's right to due process. The what happeneds (and whodunnits) are risking speculation turning into mistakened facts. Naturally, this plus peoples' inability to control their emotions result in the drama we've witnessed.

Obviously this is a cut and dry, simplistic viewpoint of the matter and there are more layers to this onion of a thread, but personally--I don't care who anyone is. I don't care what value anyone thinks they can bring to the table. Stay focused. Be articulate. Don't spout the law if you don't know the law. Don't spew statements as facts if they're not verified.

This isn't directed at anyone, but this seemed to be the best place to post it. There. I said it.