Shahinjan,
Let's say we go by your logic and forfeit the respect unless it's earned. What do you think the outcome will be? Do you honestly enjoy it when threads turn into childish arguments? Do you enjoy seeing posts filled with verbal insults? Where do we draw the line and apply a minimum level of maturity to every post we make even if it's in response to "clowns"?
If I were to live with a brainless donkey in one room, I'd make sure I don't follow its act or else I'd be a ...
Sorry for being rude. Most people who fall into these pointless wars are highly educated individuals with a lot to offer, but HEIF.
Thank you for your response which by the way I don't think was rude.
Now, as far as where the line being drawn, I think it is quite clear here in ISP. If you look at most incidents that happens here then you can see it is mostly , over 95% , involves the one individual who intentionally likes to act like a clown and disrespect others and what is dear to the rest of community.
Yes, there are occasional unfortunate incidents among other members but since the new system has been in place, that has been reduced significantly.
Also if you look at well respected members of the board such as Deerouz, Motori, Biazar, Fole_Penalt and yourself, you can see no one has granted them respect. They earned it with their maturity, integrity and class over the years.
Again, I think the best action is to ignore but respecting a clown is a hard concept for me to accept. But on the other hand, you maybe right and there is no better way to deal with this issue at this moment. so just consider this my little vent on this issue.