I wish this forum had a 'like' buttton. I agree with you totally. unfortunately, I am a gluton for punishment & keep posting. But with every post, I try to put up every defence I have to avoid unpleasant comments, & then wish I had some sort of armour anyway.
Well, after getting myself caught up in, and observing, a few threads that have got out of hand, I feel I need a qualification in diplomacy!
I think it's easy to take things personally & to forget that not everyone is set out to cause damage.
For example, I found myself feeling hugely...
oops, i hope i'm not one. I found myself too enraged not post on a certain thread that involved someone with NO knowledge of anything and an urge insult everyone. will stay well-away in future!