But, as a community, we can make the rules of engagement clear and enforce them. The "don't use @ all" rule gets enforced with an iron fist, and we could do the same with "treat people with respect". If we want Steemit to go mainstream, then making all parts of Steemit a welcoming place is important. (This isn't endorsing censorship, it's about developing customs that make Steemit a place where all kinds of viewpoints can coexist without annoying each other.)