[Argante]

Perhaps much of this has to do with forum experience. There are some who are new to forums, and they can be totally sucked into a very negative experience by not knowing how to protect themselves against intentional insults or trollish behavior. For these members the ignore button is an instant cure.

On the other hand, there are members that have been conversing on different forums for years. Some are even moderators with a wealth of experience on how to deal with snarky posts and belligerent members. For a more experienced member, the "ignore" button is a cop-out because you may miss some very pertinent information to use in your posts.

It is up to each member to realize weather they are in over their head or not, or if they can handle the heat. Many trolls are very experienced at disruption tactics. I have found the best cure for a troll is to not feed them.

Senior members of a forum should try to make their posts reflect their status. I expect more from a senior member. Little things like spelling, format, adding links or images, and the ability to cool down a hot topic. Senior members should also watch the back of newer members who have something positive to contribute to a forum.

We all make mistakes, especially in haste. If you are angry, don't post. Walk away and get some fresh air, organize your reply in a way that will reflect upon you positively. That post or thread will still be there if you decide to wait.

Basically... be cool. Let the mods do their job. Alert a mod if you feel the need... this is a big forum, and though they try to read every post... some snarky stuff slips through, and a "heads up" from a member is often all that is needed to correct a bad thread.

Brightest of Blessings to All.