it's like you've been frequenting a place in person for a long time. then some jallarmo comes walkin in going on about politics or really anything opinionated at all.
people wanna get to know who you are before your politics. that, and if it hasn't been made clear enough, people around here get their kicks from trying to piss each other off.
you don't want people prodding at you? don't get defensive. it's amazing how easy you can hold a contrary opinion that way. discussion? go to the serious discussion board. instigation and insults aren't allowed there. noble concept, really.