"some folks seem to actually read and analyze every word for those "opportunities" instead of skimming a post to see if it has any sense to which they wish to respond."

Yes. ;-) They're looking for something to fight about. And they're looking for a chance to "win" and make someone else "lose".

It's sad. You can say 85 things they agree with, and one thing they don't agree with, and all they apparently take any notice of is the one thing they don't agree with.