What is it with some people?

Now, I will defend anyones right to say what they feel. I don't have to agree with it, I just have to respect the right to free speech.

That said...

When someone argues their point so loud and so long and yet says nothing productive or positive to take away from their thought process, why can't we just smack them upside their head and tell them to get over themselves?

Being mean and vendictive is digusting. Being "snarky" can be over the top, but I kind of like Snarkiness.
I, me, myself, have spent a great majority of my life attempting to figure out just why someone became the wretched creature that they are.
I am learning:
1. I do not care anymore for why you are like you are, we all have our battles to fight.

2. While I sympathize with your plight, it does not give you the right to demand that I play into your attitudes.

and

3. If you do not like how life is for you, go out and find a way to make it better.

I love people, I love debate, I love exchanges of ideas. I will not engage in nastiness unless my back is to a wall. I use to be against the wall alot. I now just smile and walk away.

Remember, there is a difference between constructive criticism and vindictiveness.