I think it tends to wax and wane. Right now, to me, it seems a lot of people are especially sensitive and others are quick to want to set absolutes and still others who judge those who are different or who offer different approaches in how they do things. Just my sense of it, I could be wrong. Holiday times seem rough for a lot of people whether it comes out directly or not. I think when one is here a lot, then the same patterns and questions keep presenting themselves and it is easy to get frustrated or impatient. I try to avoid the threads/posters that I feel that way about - it is me and my reaction - I try to realize everyone is doing the best they can. Some people I naturally like better than others. For example, I don't mind conflict, but I hate it when people try to tell others what they should or need to be doing. Other people don't mind what I mind (although they should - haha).(I am kidding). Also sometimes I simply do not know what to say to a poster - even one I like or have an affinity for. So I refrain because I don't want to say something wrong or inane.