neco, you make EXCELLENT points there but unfortunately, or so it would seem, the folks that are the offenders don't think that actually applies to them!
I am one who generally stays pretty positive and happy and all things good but it just sorta got to me. Maybe I stayed in too much and online too much with all the weather...who knows?
I think a VERY good point is that "responsibility" DOES fall on the entire community and not just the mods so hopefully we can get out of this slump and make it a better place.
Thanks to all who have contributed and I feel good knowing their are some peace lovers out there besides myself!
Oh, chevalier, I doubt VERY seriously that you are a curmudgeon at all but don't worry, your secret is safe with me!