Thank you, neshura
That was really excellent, I'd multiple++ it if I could.
I've seen some online-communities grow and break up in personal feuds. If I can help it I try not to become involved in any personal quibbles.
I'm with Corion:

• Nobody in this forum is required to give answers to questions.
• Nobody in this forum is required to believe anything answered to him.

With a good amount of calm and sang froid one can actually read a provocative question and refrain from answering it. If you can't, be prepared that your tone will be echoed. (This also goes for asking: most likely the tone will be echoed, so if you can't stomach provocation, don't provoke.)

neophyte