It saddens me when people make rude comments about someone's previous posts. But I do think everyone has a right to their own opinion, that is free speech. I just don't believe in taking those personally. I don't know what personal problems they may have and how they are coping with day to day life.
I really have learned so much on this board, and enjoy reading about lots of topics. If I stumble upon a thread and I don't like the tone of the comments, I will NOT leave a comment myself, and I won't go back there! I turn of the radio and TV, too, lots of the time because I am not getting anything from them. I try to take care of myself, and let others take care of themselves as well. Life is good and I don't want to spoil it by being petty.