LOL...LOL.
C'mon TWR a bit of cut and thrust is the spice of life on AB which does indeed mimic life as whole. Ummmm is correct, 5-8 years ago AB was quite a vicious place compared with AB today which is rather tame, in my opinion.
BUT....there is a difference. In the AB of yesteryear, one knew the "troublemakers" and those that would insult you and it and they were quite overt. Their insults were there for all to see and above board, but today's AB is quite different.
The ones's who are insulting are more devious, more covert, often popular members of AB, little old ladies who live by themselves, in a little group, wave to each other someone that you would never believe would say a bad thing about anyone. Often described by ABers as kind, understanding and a credit to the sight......WRONG!!!.......these are the people to watch out for and they would not only insult you, but members of your family.........that is crossing the line.
TWR.........watch out for the "nice people" at least you know what to expect from the "troublemakers.