So the idea is to just validate the "more opinionated among us" and let them have their passive-aggressive ways? I've participated in a number of forums where these people are allowed to get away with anything; by the very nature of their very well polished not-quite-out-of-bounds posturing approach. It's aggravating at the very least and allowing it sours the whole environment. As far as I'm concerned, that is a far worse flavor of "bad attitude", because it is insidious.