The way they see it by telling you to "shut up" they're just speaking their mind. No one likes to be told that they are responding inappropriately

That's true. I knew some people would get it. All is not lost.

"Why is everyone acting like they are a 5 year old that didn't get the Christmas present they wanted?"

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Because it's not an act. Just saying.

I think you might be right.