I rarely post on DU. I have less than 5000

[NewHendoLib]

39. To contribute to any on line forums requires development of a thick skin.

I remember when I first found DU and joined in 2004 it was a bumpy ride for me for a bit of time. It is the same in a few gardening forums I participate in. Opinions are like assholes - we all have them. We also have a full range of personalities.

My view - if you have something to say, say it. If you are well within bounds of the guidelines, and someone comes back at you with sarcasm or disrespect - fuck em.

This place is quite outstanding - lots of great opinions, concern for our country and for each other. I think there is sensitivity about proper spelling. We can't pick on right wingers for spelling errors on their signs and their own sites if we get too sloppy. There is also likely a correlation with age and vocation. I am an old dude, and a writer - so spelling errors to me are like hearing an out of tune instrument on a song. But...I generally don't bring them up.