Haven't read all the posts, but I guess since it's not closed yet and I happened to be doing a check on the GMC (weird timing right), I will post my thoughts on the issue. I'm not really a member of this community, so don't take me as one (I'm an outsider)
I want to agree with
@saffeine about younger people on the platform, and I think it's very disrespectful to treat younger people like trash because they happen to be ignorant, foolish and sometimes even arrogant. If you respectfully call out their behaviour I can respect that, but I hope you don't just start trashing them like you're a 5 yr old having a fit.
Sure if they are arrogant towards you, you can be rude, but it's better off if you be more mature and just leave the post, reporting them to a moderator if you feel necessary. Of course, not everyone has this mindset, and that's understandable.
I want to also talk about safe spaces, some people have mentioned them, and I think that if you don't have a safe space you will alienate all the young people who are using YYG Forums, I think this could be a slippery slope though, because if you cater too much to them the veterans will probably get frustrated with all the "noobiness" ..
Not saying I have a solution, but I hope the veterans can at least be more tolerant and recognize that this software is not marketed for the elite, in fact, the opposite is true. I also hope moderators keep reminding veterans to be kind, in a respectful manner, lest they should get out of hand and start outright trashing people. (people that are too logical tend to lack in the "ethics" department, so sometimes you gotta remind them that this forum is meant to be supportive towards creators and is not a "IM BETTER THAN U" / "GIT GUD SCRUB" space)
I'm glad that
@Nocturne understands that veterans are also part of the community, and I also want to say that while I respect you veterans, you should also be respectful towards those that are new and inexperienced, and support them - otherwise it's better off if you just don't reply, you will only do harm that way. (and yes, people will be upset if you start treating them like that)
While I am not part of this community, I wish that everyone can learn to cooperate, and be kind towards each other, understanding each other's differences. If you are a rude person I hope that you will someday learn better and supportive ways, but I understand that some people have gone into the darker side of life.
I hope people reading this post will have a little bit of insight and something to think about, and be more inspired to be positive towards others, and I also hope some people who are more rough on the edges will at least consider replying less to posts that are too "fragile" and they feel the need to call out for being made by a "rookie".
~~ PEACE