xxlian

I couldn't agree with you more!!! I came to these forums maybe about 2 months ago and asked a question and feel I was treated rudely by a longstanding member here.  The worst part is everyone defended him because of who he is - it doesn't matter that he's being rude, curt or snarky, they just praise him for how much he answers.  I absolutely appreciate that these posters take time out of their own lives to answer questions, but being snarky to people who are worried, frustrated, upset, concerned whatever is uncalled for at any time. I would actually rather not get any answer than get one where someone is rude.  I actually logged off and haven't been back to these forums since because I don't want any part of a community that treats people this way.  I checked back on them today only to see if there was any news about consulates opening up, and saw your post and logged back in just so I could comment and like your post!!!
 
I think the moderators here should be looking at the "tone" that some of the posters are using and remind them that there are real people on the other side of the screen who are just desperately awaiting any information at all.  I think perhaps some of them have forgotten what it was like to be on the waiting end of things (and then throw in a side of craziness and pandemic in there for good measure).  They can say they remember, but I think it may be a little bit like childbirth - you forget how bad it truly was after you've gone through it.
 
If it agitates you so much to see those posts, scroll on by, especially if it means you are going to be snarky and curt with people.  You don't have to answer every single post 🤷‍♀️

That may be so but is there a need for members to "BE POSTING LIKE THIS!!!! " a bit more empathy would go a long way.
 
EDIT:   I understand the reasoning, I do.  You want people to get the correct information and not have multiple topics, but there is a way of doing things and as I said members could do it a little more diplomatically and empathetically, especially the longer standing members who aren't in the same situation they get to see their partner every day and maybe have forgotten how it feels, support is what's needed in this time for all.

Thing is what's wrong with people asking or complaining about this?  its a visa forum, its a big issue and people are totally in the dark that have been DQed for months.  Sure they might not get an answer, they may be (like myself) just trying to let off steam and complaining about the fact you can go and see the elephants and buy a tshirt made in a sweat shop but no interview.
I don't really see what it matters if there is more than one topic on it, seems to me a lot of the people complaining about it are well past the embassy stage so sure it may be annoying to them to see yet another post asking, but at least console yourself you are with your partner. The people starting these topics are not.... trust me on this it is infinitely more annoying going another day not even knowing if you will be able to see your wife this year, or when.  I would rather read a forum and have to answer 100 identical posts than wait another week to find out my interview date...
 
 
 
Hopefully the embassies will provide everyone with an update soon for everyone's sake!