I’m guessing by your username that you’re a Brit?
Regardless, welcome to the world of internet bodybuilding forums mate, a fantasy world detached from reality where you can be a total & utter cunt to others without consequences such as a punch in the face.
UKM has always been like that. All the other UK forums that also started in the early 2000’s were much friendlier, respectful & helpful places, but they all died off whilst UKM survived - that tells you something.
Meso can be like that too sometimes. It’s just intrinsic to bodybuilding forums really, unfortunately, particularly the US forums. Some seem to think that being an ignorant, rude & aggressive cunt that talks to others like they’re pieces of shit is somehow “masculine” & “alpha” & those who complain about it / take offence are “beta”, “overly sensitive” & should “get their E2 in check”.
I’ve never been to the US so can’t comment whether this sort of behaviour is generally socially acceptable, but it certainly isn’t in Britain or Ireland, so there’s no excuse for Brits or Irish to behave like this - other than they can without the consequences of the real world, such as a punch in the face.
That said, the British & Irish lads on here are generally a pretty friendly, respectful & sociable bunch, unlike a lot on UKM, so do stick around mate: