Redhelen72, I know what you mean. I've noticed the 'down' atmosphere for some time. I think that ABers are choosing down-beat subjects to discuss, but, then, there's not much else in the news just lately.
IMHO, the world has been gettingmore binary for a few years. There's an attituude of "if you're not with us, you're against us" and it trickles down and pervades sites ;ike this, where you can never have a different opinion to someone without being labelled as the enemy
Trying to get through to a particular person on AB is bringing me down and I hope is not affecting the overall atmosphere. I feel like giving up on advising her.
Can I have a doggie chew, or doggie biscuit please 🐶