[thatbluebastard]

pretentiousness is not an excuse for hostility.



the majority of threads that most likely spawn hostility are either because of: a) differing views, b) grammar/semantics/English mechanics, or c) random/other.


from what i've seen in my short time here, i would say that semantics, spelling, capitalization, and general mechanics account for a vast majority of insults.


it's hilarious. people think it's still clever to criticize on a linguistic basis when they can't spell or properly articulate themselves.

unless it's completely unintelligible, it's about what you type, not how you type it.



on a basis of 'differing views', i think hostility is only natural. not to the point of unintelligent insults, but friendly hostility is an acceptable medium for anybody with a modicum of intelligence.