Are people here too rude?

[FrustratedFool]

I have stated quite clearly, and more than once I believe,  that I make no claim to either intelligence or education. 

See, its interesting you read my posts as passive-aggressive.  Really, in the most part, they were just passive.  But I see that this is not understood by many here.  I suspect it may be a cultural or class or upbringing divide.  But it's clear you prefer a more brusque and aggressive tone in your members posts.

You have no idea what I prefer.

Do you prefer me to post as I do, or to post how others here do (blunt, aggressive, rude, mean-spirited, etc)?