[cgbg]

I am one of those who enjoy the rough and tumble—but in the past year or so I am noticing something a little different.

The attacks—indeed the hate—on some topics is so bad that I need to pull my punches and hold back on presenting legitimate and serious data and/or arguments.

That is because I am concerned for the mental stability of some folks.

There are a few around here act like they are on the verge of mental collapse if their worldview is challenged—and I do not want to be responsible for that.

[Bullish]

The unstable posters you're talking about I tend to ignore. Over my quarter century here I've been involved in many a flame war. I tend to try to tamp them down before they get out of hand these days. I've learned that personal attacks are really unnecessary and out of bounds.