I always found it interesting how people can become so spiteful and nasty when using an internet bbs. The AH BBS is not unique but moderation has been slow. Flame wars and other nonsense seem to take on a life of their own.
I suppose when you don't have to worry about someone coming back and killing your dog or burning your house down there is little need for restraint. Similarly, when persons IRL information is displayed they typically scurry away. Myself, I got no real problem going back to prison. Although, I really didn't burn that ****'s house down who was calling me names on the internet. I hate it when people aren't polite.
Regards,
Malta