In general, this forum is among the best. I've been known to ride someone's case, but only when complete stupidity/disrespect was shown by the OP. Thirteendog and I love to troll -- never take us seriously when we're taking jabs. If you show that you're butt-hurt, you're toast. And I mean TOAST.
Young punks know a lot, but have experienced relatively little. Old farts have experienced a lot and forgotten most of it, but still know enough to put you in your place as Dave often does.
Honestly I think it's a byproduct of "recycled" topics. We've politely answered the basics with softball after softball for years. After half a decade, we're less patient with someone that asks about an eBay tune without having the decency to search.
And, some people are just ******** and are only tolerable if both of you have a beer in hand. Facts of life.
Welcome to the forum, btw.