"Wouldn't it be a good idea for everyone posting in this thread to decide not to write posts in a way that sets out to insult the people with whom they are arguing? What's the point of doing that? Does it do anything to add strength to the position you are advocating, or to weaken the position which you are criticising"?

Or, another idea...just put your point being made first and then list the insult at the last....to save readers time from separating the personal insult from the point being made. Those not wishing to read the insult, could then abort early?