That's sad. I sometimes have that happen to me and it causes me to sulk and lay low for a while, or I get my dander up and strike back.
When you are dealing with as many personalities as there are on FR, that's likely to happen. Some people are quick to attack instead of debate.
I've been accused of being in attack mode and that has caused me to slow down and count to ten before posting. I don't want to earn that reputation.
I have been handed my hat back by some FReepers, most of them well meaning.
It has helped, I have learned much, but sometimes you get into inextricable situations that require a strategic withdrawal.LOL!