As a member of this forum for a fairly long time (11/2004) I can tell you that, like any other public forum, we have had, and will continue to have a certain number of jerks who want to make it personal. But the good news is that every one of them that showed up here eventually went away when the rest of the members get tired of their behavior and started ignoring them.

Before we start considering warnings, suspensions, point systems, etc., remember that this forum has survived this long without it. Resist the urge to respond to the jerks, and ignore them instead.

I have also seen members respond very strongly because they have perceived some slight when none was intended. Before you respond, read the post twice and take a deep breath..give everyone the benefit of the doubt.

Remember...before you respond to someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, if you decide to respond, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes.