To be honest I have no read through every single page of this thread, just the first one.
I think you are taking a step too far in saying you are stating an opinion respectfully. For starters, you should NEVER let what another person on a message forum says get to you so bad that you feel the need to create a post to rant about how people on the forums are mean. This is the internet, and it is like the saying "opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one". You will never meet any of these people, so why get your panty's in a bunch?
Fact is, what people type on a forum can be perceived in any way the reader wants to take it. Meaning the majority of the time someone is going to read another persons post and misconstrue what the person is truly trying to portray. Think about what tone you are reading a persons response in your head, just because you read it that way doesn't mean the other person was typing it that way.
I've seen a few people make the point that some people want to ask for an opinion and then get upset because everyone didn't tell them what they wanted to hear. The truth does hurt sometimes, what would this world be if everyone went around sugar coating everything they said and not truly giving a person their honest opinion or constructive critisism. While I don't believe name calling and such is ever necessary, or attacking ones personal life, it is ok to tell someone your true and honest opinion whether it is what they want to hear or not. If you don't want to hear honest opinions, then don't ask. Simple as that.
If what someone else says hurts your feelings ignore them and let it roll off. After all, when you turn off your computer and go back to reality what was said here should hold no bearing. Take what advice you want and move on. I agree a lot of people get upset because someone has an opposing opinion, but we are all mature adults here and should be able to handle differing opinions.
If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. I've been on message forums for the last 8 years (ever since I bought my car, I've frequented one particular car related forum for 8 years, and their off topic section is titled "enter at your own risk"). This forum is the least of my concerns as I've yet to see someone out right attack another person, what I have seen are some people getting a little ticked at one persons opinion because they simply don't agree with it... now that is immaturity.
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