the energetic mind of a crowd can completely displace logic and people will quickly become like vicious ravenous creatures

I'm so sorry that happened to you! On top of the end of a relationship, this must have been pretty awful. I had this happen on FB a while back, in a group of women who claimed to be anarchists, but who went nutso on me (just like the above) when I a question I thought was innocuous.

They're probably thinking I'm just in it for the money.

I doubt anyone thinks that. I sure don't. Your posts are excellent, and you are very generous with your comments which usually make zilch.

we mustn't allow the forces of darkness to extinguish the light that lives inside of us.

You have some amazing coping skills my friend. I am so happy to have met you here!