I think there's a certain amount of discipline and solidarity required here, but it shouldn't be too hard to do. What Roger is asking is very simple, and very wise -

Take the pledge:
Don't respond to flamers (people who say nasty things) and trolls (people who goad flamers, and then play the martyr).
Just act as they did not exist.

If you want to discuss flames, you should generally do it privately. If you want to sympathize with somebody how has been targetted by a flamer, you should do that privately, also. Flamers and trolls crave attention - don't give them any. None at all.
So, when is all this unpleasantness going to be over?
-Joe Offer-