Architect's Rants

It amazes me how easily offended users on the net can become when they read something not even addressed to them. I know they are offended because of the angry tone of their words. They become sarcastic and begin to attack the person who made whatever statements that upset them. People using the net need to understand that the world does not revolve around them and that everyone is entitled to a view point no matter how differing it is to your view. Granted, direct insults should never be accepted, and I wonder why some Administrators allow this to perpetuate and grow in any Discussion.

I run a Community where guests are allowed to comment on Topics they are interested in without becoming a Member. This 'extra' anonymity makes them feel they can bash other responses within the Thread with some kind of authority on the subject as though they were experts. The funny part about it, that is not really comical at all, is they cannot spell to save their life! I was never a great speller and I rarely check my grammar simply because there is just too much for me to do online. However, if I were going to add input to a Topic on a Constructive Community as though I knew something about it then I would at least check my spelling, so I don't look like a dummy. I guess the anonymity makes all text ills justifiable though, right?