So many vicious people!

I've been trying to get my footing here on sw, you know, looking for friendly people to converse with on a very wide variety of topics: likes, interests, fears, successes; even kinks or taboos if you're into such things and are comfortable talking to me.

As i interact with other's posts, i see so many hateful responses to someone just trying to share something about themselves that could make them vulnerable, and yet, knives out.

I guess I'm surprised at myself that i didn't think this was going to be a microcosm of the wider world.
Ignorant me