Hello Johnnie,
Good question there....and by coincidence I was asked this very question just recently...people wondering about the 'tone' and attitude among us.
Well, let me put it this way, in my kind of words to answer that....
We ( i.e. at least the large majority among us, on either side of the Atlantic ) wouldn't tell you to fcuk yourself....no no.....we'd ask you kindly to make love..... ;-)
I feel well here, among a few really good guys I know (personally) and got to know here on OTD, to appreciate this community in this way, this behavior and manners....... why we seem to be different....more.... hmmm...... sophisticated and respectful.... ?
I don't really know why - i can just tell you it's the only forum I'm in .... but heard about the 'tone' in others.....non-watch-related.... interesting, no doubt.
Let's just appreciate the charming fact we're in something like a special, cocoon-like part of the (www.) world ... a fine place to be among ladies and gentleman handling each other the (good) ole fashion way......
:-)

Have a good weekend,
Cheers,
Olaf