Forums seem to have toxic individuals trying to upset others

I've posted a couple threads today and don't usually get this kind of toxic response, is being toxic on forums the new thing? I was browsing other peoples threads who were making fair and civil points but everyone seem'd to respond to the posts with the same toxicity and negativity that you would expect from people who are banned. Not only are people dodging discussion to trash talk, i've noticed that when someone makes a point that isn't exactly popular they're berated and told that what they're saying is wrong. I thought forums were for people who were searching for help and insight, seems today like a bunch of passive aggressive trolls trying to further upset people under the board for players behavior. Don't believe me? Sort posts by down/up vote. People make fair points just because you disagree doesn't mean you get to berate them because it's the forums.