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...and I generally try not to trouble myself about what motivates whomever to do whatever.
This is GG's place, but I don't think I'd be too out of line if I said that certain behaviors which can absolutely be considered to lower the general level of discourse are no good for anybody.
Petty personal squabbles are simply disruptive, and they are, fundamentally, an affront to everybody who comes in here looking for a reasonable discussion.
I think shartstain22% is a fucking abomination. But I don't attack it personally on every thread, regardless of the fact that I find its leavings personally repulsive.
You'd think Glenn having to step in and ask you politely, on numerous occasions if I recall correctly, to tone it down, would sink in eventually.
