About deserving or earning respect... never thought about that. Come to think about that... I've never felt disrespected or abused on mlukfc. Nor any other group....
And I always have an opinion. No one on mlukfc has ever treated me disrespectfully. I do feel respected here by everyone, regardless my opinions or personallity or whatever.
But I hate people getting hurt and that's what I saw a few times on this forum. And I just don't like that, to say the least. Regardless of the person it is happening to. And - sorry to say this - it better NOT happen to me because I'd be mad as hell and respond in pissed-modus
But about earning... I reply and watch a few topics here. And I feel respected. I DO... and yet I am one of the members that always speak their piece.....