I am an infrequent poster here but the posts objecting to Andi's communications "got my Irish up." I moderate a very large, very active non-cancer-related forum and our terms of service demand that all posters who post with courtesy are welcome, and free to express their opinions. "Put-downs" of other posters are specifically forbidden. Live and let live. If somebody or their opinions annoys you, just don't read their threads!
You can always try the "ignore" option:
"Can I block posts, emails and messages from specific users?
If there are particular members that bother you and you do not want to see their posts or receive Private Messages and Emails from them, then you can add these members to your 'Ignore List'. "There are several ways to do this:
Through your User Control Panel:
User CP, Settings & Options,
Edit Ignore List. Then, type their name into the empty text box and click 'Okay'."
You could still express your own opinions on other threads. Why is that so hard? I have to wonder what is driving the unnecessary and unproductive antagonism.
What Andi is doing works for her, and may for others. Perhaps not all. Many paths. I enjoy reading a variety of thoughts and opinions. It is like reading a cookbook for recipes -- some will appeal, some will not. I am under no obligation or pressure to try everything.