ThisIsIt wrote:
No big deal.
Just some fly-by comment. Sometimes when a regular* is an asshole it gets to me somewhat, given that I try to treat everyone here decently. But this didn't even register.
*Most of those have managed to get themselves banned.
I agree on your point and see things the same way. I have to respect someone before I care about their opinion of me. There are some here who could call me any name in the book and I would just laugh at them. But, I do think they should be called out if they try to insult someone's family.
And there are others, who, because they have earned my respect, could easily get me to reexamine my views/actions on topics because I do respect them. My opinions on gay marriage changed because of this place. It wasn't the people calling me names that influenced me - but the respectful, considerate people who took the time to have a conversation with me.