Why is it that...

[Juneboarder]

so many folks on DU take things so personally when it comes to comments? This is an open forum for chat, especially with a lot of like minded folk. Why the hate? Why not spread the love and respect that each person deserves? Hey! If enough love and respect go around, then maybe it will spread to others!! :)

[elocs]

1. Yeah, there's nothing like getting worked up over what a bunch of anonymous posters say.

Life is too short.

[Juneboarder]

2. It is seriously too short...

If anything, I feel the obligation to enter the forums with an open mind and speak respectfully. Treat others as you'd like to be treated...

[rrneck]

3. The knowledge that

you won't get a rap in the mouth reduces inhibitive behavior.

You're right. Civility is best when it comes from generosity.

[H2O Man]

4. "Because

the world is round..."--John Lennon

[Echo In Light]

5. It attracted those a-holes on talk radio, just as it does the web

[fishwax]

6. The fact that you're starting a new thread about it would suggest you're taking it personally

So why is that?

[Juneboarder]

11. I guess I need to build a bridge

and get over it; it's just kinda lame for people to be so quick to attach an individual. I guess that's just a sign of the times, though.

[leftstreet]

7. What the hell are 'like minded folk?'

:shrug:

[npk]

8. Folks with minds often alike

:evilgrin:

[spoony]

9. Because you drag personal information into your comments

to justify not giving a shit about a huge part of the democratic base?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7593677&mesg_id=7594258

[Juneboarder]

12. Yes,

when attacked I feel the need to defend myself. I should definitely forget about that stuff on this website. Sorry to bother you and those that like to twist my words. I hope you have a great day though, and do wish you and your family good times in these rough times we face :)

[TexasObserver]

10. Why do argumentative, opinionated people argue with each other?!

This is just a guess, but they do it because either they like it or they can't stop themselves, and we have plenty of both here.