"What I really hate is when no one actually makes a point, they just try to see who can be the most insulting."

Hatred like that has no point to make
It is mindless prattle.........

I know this is not the same, and it is minor compared to what you have shared, but that is how I have been received when I had the audacity to state I do not read slash, and even when I stated I would not beta it.........
It was like a personal affront to those who do.......
I never have demanded they give up their reading; they can therefore do me the same consideration by allowing me to voice my opinion........