there are people that i thought were total buttheads...until a phone call was made, then my mind was totally changed about them. i can think of several people like that.
most people on the boards, they hide behind their computers. get them in person or on the phone. whole different story. Most of the time better sometimes not.
as for me, im mostly the way i am in real life, i try to be helpful and respectful to all people. everything has a limit though. there are times when im not respectful, and want to be a total ass, but then i just use one of my shades!

good luck and gods speed!