i thought that we were all friends here yet sometimes i see personal attacks on people. telling someone they are being delusional is one thing but personal attacks are not warranted. why do some people feel the need to do this? it’s nasty and plain horrid. i have had disagreements with some on this site before but it was usually down to them being delusional and not a personal attack on them. why do some people feel the need to denigrate others?
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Personal attacks? Maybe I haven’t been watching closely enough to see that. I get the feeling that if the post were flagged or the moderators were made aware of it, our super moderator team would take care of it. In regards to why people are so mean on the internet, Googling that question gives many answers. I see MUCH less of it here than elsewhere.
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But, to summarize the answers to your question that I’ve seen on the internet, most people seem to make decisions for animalistic reasons. They lash out on the internet because it makes them feel good and they see no immediate repercussions. Yes, people making decisions for such animalistic reasons seems very sad when they seem to have such a great capacity to think, but it seems to be reality. 
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One thing I notice on this site…
Concerning the person who is dolling out the lashing… usually I take it as a flag that the lasher isn’t doing well.
We’ve all had a hit of irritation and hypersensitivity while on here. I try to be a kind and supportive person… but there are just some days were my wheels are falling off and I end up almost lashing out.
There are some members on here… when I see them lash out… I know that is not the normal temperament…
I see them a few days later apologizing and opening up about some major med changes or stress…
I try to take the lashing out I see with a grain of salt. (doesn’t always work, but I still try)
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I feel the same way. It actually hurts me.
Some people come here because there is no where else to go-who knows what they are really feeling…I would give anyone the benefit of the doubt FIRST.
Especially if this person never talks to anyone, and finally decides to put themselves out there for the first time–like my son.
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There are a lot of vastly different minds colliding here. We’re all mentally ill in some way. Some people are more aggressive than others. All in all though I see mostly positivity and respect. It is a good question though, for here and the real world. Why do people have to be judgemental disrespectful and plain nasty to each other?
You could call on the golden rule. Treat others how you want to be treated, but I fear that people don’t really treat themselves kindly.
I sort of got in a scuff with Daimon. Made me want to withdraw from the site. I think I’ll get better about avoiding these kinds of confrontations.
We should be able to forgive so long as people change their ways. Everyone has bad moments.
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I wouldn’t say nastiness but at times i can be a bit brash and unsympathetic. but If I’m in a cheeky mood it may come off that way. It usually means my mood is a wee bit off and i feel more aggressive and say without thinking twice about it.
Atleast that’s what people tell me in person 
there words “you can be a bit of a dick sometimes” but I still love you lol
getting words across via text can be difficult also.
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People should generally be respectful towards each other. All I would say that in life , that’s not always the case , people have strong opinions , and we should try to articulate ourselves as best we can. Being hurt or insulted should be the last refuge. I often listen to group conversations on the radio,TV or just over hear and people are open , frank , wity, withering , kind , genuine. Its a mixed bag
There was a time when I really wanted my son to join… not anymore. I don’t think he could handle the ‘nastiness’ when not doing well and needs the support the most.
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I occasionally deal with the ‘nasty’ attack as opposed to a disagreement with someone.
They don’t bother me too much personally, but when it comes to outright censorship (and I am not talking about the mods but just regular members), and other things said, this can give the impression to someone that something they might post isn’t welcome, making them feel uncomfortable.
I think one of the big problems is that actual delusions can mimic real phenomenon at times, so that real phenomenon if experienced and reported can be interpreted as delusions. It’s rather tricky, so I will usually say it could be this or could be that or could be some other thing, since there are many causes for similar perceptions.
This is very true as well
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