That's sort of a fair point.
I counter that I only do this because, in many areas, I see what seems to be denial, slavish acceptance or self-justification of obviously negative outcomes. Frankly, ARRSE seems to be awash with that kind of thinking, and has been for some time. But it's a big place and I've been on less, so I may be missing the subtleties.
My purpose is to make some attempt at insisting that people revisit and account for their decisions with hindsight, not just to complain for the sake of it. Again, think the first post demonstrates that purpose from day one, about 5 years ago. That is, imo, valuable because otherwise there is zero chance of ever learning from history.
But I see how the two could be mistaken. Try and give the benefit of the doubt until someone blatantly proves otherwise, perhaps. There is very definitely a trend of people here to play to the worst stereotypes of anyone who disagrees with them, which is a dick move under any circumstances.
As for selling how good the EU is, why? You made your decisions, I made mine. I'm not trying to say you were wrong or tell you what to do. I just don't agree with history being washed, whatever colour it's in.