I too made a similar mistake as Farkel. I assumed that the posters here were adults and acted in an adult and responsible way. Unfortunately some have a severe problem with their ego and need it constantly massaged.
Those currently attacking Farkel, and others that spring to mind such as a jondoe, are best ignored. Just deprive them of the oxygen, attention, they need and crave and one hopes that they will take their rudeness and infantile behaviour elsewhere.
On a public discussion board such as this, this is all one can hope for.