Sales are a Little Slow Lately/ Forums out of control!

Okay, I've been selling a few items here and a few items there. I actually made two separate sales on Saturday. Despite this, I've found that sales have slowed a little bit. I don't know if it's because I'm spending less time in the forums. The thing with the Etsy forums is that too many times people jump to conclusions and bash the person posting. Someone should be allowed to post their opinions, as long as they are being respectful, without people jumping all over them. A few days ago, not sure of the exact day, I had posted a response to something. When I posted there was about 23 pages or so already. I read some of the posts but not all. It was 23 pages long for goodness sakes! I thought I had an idea what was going on so I posted. I didn't say anything bad or hurtful, but got jumped on a little. I was so upset I wanted to cry. I told myself, I'm going to avoid the help section for the most part and stick to the simple things such as techniques and materials or business and marketing. These areas tend to be less controversial. There something about that help section. I found lately, like in the last few months or so, there is too much disrespect going on in these forums. It is so bad that I have actually thought about leaving Etsy. The thought of this makes me sad, because I actually love Etsy. I don't think people should get disrespected for having an opinion. This is a free country! Also, please don't accuse people of things when they are not present to defend themselves. It's completely unfair. Also, if your going to accuse someone of breaking the rules don't post it in the forums. This encourages the gang up on the person who can't defend themselves mentality. Anyway, I hope that my not posting in the forums as much is not affecting my sales. I am curious on what others think about this. I know I am not the only one that sees this. I have seen other blogs where the forum issue is discussed. Anyway, I say live and let live. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!!! Okay, I am done ranting now. Thanks for listening (reading). :)

P.S. I can't say goodbye without showing a few of my newly listed items!