The reason for abusive attacks is politics. One side believes they can shout down any origional or non-conforming opinions.
Those shouted down fight back or leave the forum.

Blaming the people who fight back is kinda like blaming a robery victim for pulling a gun.

If people would show discipline and not start invective-laden threads or post hateful attacks on people who are not here to defend themselves, the riot would slow down.

Somebody who has to say "I Hate Bush!" 20 times a day is someone with severe mental problems.

Say what you have to say . Say It once. Period.

I think each member, other than the one who started the thread sould post once. That means think out what you have to say, post, then move on.