I can't agree with you more. While I may degrade into snide and snarky in responding to bashers, I do try to keep the focus on countering their claims and twists. When we get into personal attacks, we become nothing more than whatever it is they they represent. And, when we go to the length of sending threats, we cross the line into unethical, illegitimate, and possibly illegal.

The best response is accurate, honest and positive.