Maybe we do see things differently. I specifically said in the post that you quoted "I'm just pointing out at least one who has quite a different way of looking at this change whilst framing it in a negative way."
Perhaps the 'at least one' comes into the 5% negative category that you've admitted? I included that line as I'm not implying the thread is mainly negative and also explained that they have every right to any opinion that they want.
It was just a comment from myself that sometimes people want to continue seemingly complaining about things even when Disney appear to be trying to rectify them. I thought rather than single an individual out by naming them that I'd just mention that 'there's at least one' as it felt a bit nicer and those who see it like I do will spot who it might be and those who don't see it won't and it won't bother them.
I suppose in the fairness of evening things up you could argue that I'm complaining (or pointing out) that somebody else is complaining (or pointing something out) about something else, so we're no different to one another and you would be right.
I dunno. I see a lot of likes to the opening post of this thread.
Tone is hard to convey in writing, especially casual writing. This forum certainly has a good deal of posts with wry humor. I think some of what you might be reading as negative might be meant more as wry humor.
At this point, since we are both regular forum members, we know the personalities of all the forum regulars. So hopefully you know which members trend negative and positive, take their posts with a grain of salt. I try to read for the middle-ground, so to speak.
To me, I thought it was helpful when people explained that the current FEA faces were an attempt by WDW to try something different/new, maybe save a little $, but over time the faces have ended up costing more to maintain. I would hope WDW does that. (try new tech, keep what works, improve/scrap what doesn't, eventually create products that look great and cost less money to run.)
I also can't help but notice that this this thread is next to one titled, "October Price increases." A number of forum members have previously shared with us that they have been priced out of visiting WDW at all. That's rough. I hope we all feel compassion for people who have fond memories of WDW, but can no longer afford to visit. Every price hike has to hurt. They read this forum in the hope of returning. Others fear they will soon be priced out.
Not to get cheesy, but negativity begets negativity. Calling people out for being too negative is not the way to foster more positivity. If you want people to see the new FEA as something good, then explain why they should see it the way you do. Remind them why they enjoy WDW.
This post is already too long, but working in classrooms I learned that students act out because they want attention. Getting punished is almost as much fun as praise to them, and acting out is often much easier way to get attention. If you want students to behave, then you must ignore trolling. Instead give all your attention to the people who make a positive contribution. In turn, we will all be rewarded with a better discussion, and a more enjoyable forum.
So what's great about FEA getting an update?
