I deplore lop-sided discussions where one side feels quite free to use all manner of fierce, harsh, abusive "weapons" and then scream bloody murder when the other side brings out so much as water guns.
I deplore lack of candor and insight on the part of any side presuming to pontificate in shrill, harsh, loud, absolutist terms.
I deplore overt hypocrisy in perspectives, arguments, positions which seem so blatantly obvious yet are so fiercely denied by any side.
I expect that folks who can dish it out ought to be able to take it though such threads seem to chronically demonstrate the opposite.
You should really re-read this thread, then tell us which side was using "all manner of fierce, harsh, abusive "weapons." That human beings utilize their fight or flight instincts should not be a surprise to you.
Exactly what you deplore is what the anti-smokers have used on this thread. Re-read it with fresh eyes.
I also expect those of you that have dished it out to be able to take it. There is clear evidence in this thread that proves who can take it and who couldn't. Just look at the banning. That wouldn't occur without a bit of tattling.