I'm a believer that everyone is entitled to his opinion. But, whether the opinion is substantial or not is a different story. And not everyone is as crafty as others when it comes to expressing themselves. Some are more direct while others beat around the bush.
For those who are direct, they tend to normally hurt others as they don't choose their words wisely and normally speak their minds out without thinking much. These are the people who normally don't hold grudges, in my opinion through my experiences.
Communication nowadays is trickier than it used to be. Gone are the good old days when your only source of communicating was picking up the phone and dialing the other party before talking to him, minus the letter writing. Today, more text messages and instant messages are being sent the world over compared to phone calls. And when a printed message is read, its solely on the reader discretion for interpretation. And, It's more often than not misinterpreted. Therefore, it's really a grey area when you say if someone is nasty, being objective, vocal or rude over something. To makes things worse, generation gap complicates the situation a whole lot further.
Nevertheless, to take a personal shot on someone is a very low deed. There are always two sides to a coin and before you label someone, it's best to hear them out. I've come across many instances where personal shots are taken on others, and I myself am guilty at times for doing so. But, I've since learned to try to refrain from doing it. I always try to give someone the benefit of doubt, but there is a limit to everything. And when someone is expressing his views, that's just a matter of understanding, maturity and reader perception. If you don't like, stay away. Don't get personal - it's not cool.
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