[Caged Great]

Scorp, I remember telling you when you were new on here that you remind me a lot of myself when I was your age. I went through a similar phase of arguments etc. with a lot of other people back on other places.

Two things.

1) Listen to criticism, but also learn to recognize whether their criticism is warranted or not. I sometimes come off like an arrogant jerk to some people from my posting style, and even speaking style, despite that not being my personality at all. Know where you are coming from. If you are being true to yourself and not outwardly being a jerk or whatever the complaint is, then disregard the complaint. You have to be honest with yourself though.

2) Learn to let things go. When people criticize an opinion of mine or whatever, I listen to what they're saying, even if they are phrasing things in a provocative manner. I respond always coolly and calmly and debate their ideas, even if they are insulting in their approach. Rudeness should not beget rudeness. Rise above and debate the idea, rather than the person.

Another thing, don't take things so seriously. Relax and have fun. You're a good poster. Just have to learn more, and that comes with age.