(June 7, 2022 at 6:17 pm)chiknsld Wrote: First let's wait and see what the tough guys/gals do.
There are a number of people who get pleasure from scolding. They would be happy if they could make you angry and drive you away.
The only way to stay on topic is for you yourself to stay on topic. Don't respond to contentless jabs or insults. Keep talking about the substantive things you wanted to talk about, and there's some chance that a conversation can continue.