Once you get to "know" the way some people think and why (or at least as much they let it revealed here), it is much easier to ignore certain users with whom you don't see eye to eye, though it could be fun to challenge them from time to time. (no, not recommended despite being very tempting)

There are people and...people in this world and our time is too limited to even try getting along with everyone. Or conversing with them, or engaging on some level. Especially on online fora but also in real life, when you don't have to. We have a lot more control than we like to think. And humour! I'd quote my eldest one when she's confronted with silly things kids say "This is just stupid." And that's it, she resumes her games with or without people that annoy her. Seriously, we can learn a thing or two from our children.
Btw, the ignore list function is really helpful. No, we can't put everyone we would like to on that list but those are only a few people anyway. If you think the forum is an ugly place, well, I can't argue with that. It can be, so taking a break from time to time makes a lot of sense.

Totally agree!