Dave

"Don't be a dick" is the fundamental rule of all social spaces. Every other policy for getting along is a special case of it. Although nobody is empowered to chastise somebody for being a dick (as this would be an instance of being a dick), it is still a bad idea to be one. So don't do it. I try not to.No definition of being a dick exists. This is deliberate. If a significant number of reasonable people suggest, whether bluntly or politely, that you are being a dick, the odds are good that you are not entirely in the right.Being right about an issue does not mean you're not being a dick yourself! Dicks can be right — but they're still dicks; if there's something in what they say that is worth hearing, it goes unheard, because no one likes listening to dicks. It doesn't matter how right they are.If you've been labelled as a dick, especially if you have been told this by several people in a particular community, it might be wise to consider the possibility that it is true. If you suspect that you may be a dick, the first step is to become aware of it. Ask yourself what behaviour might be causing this perception. Try changing your behaviour and your mode of presentation. In particular, identify the harsh words in your communications and replace them with softer ones.If appropriate, apologize to anyone to whom you may have been a dick. It's okay; this won't make you seem weak. On the contrary, people will take notice of your willingness to cooperate and will almost always meet your efforts with increased respect.Telling someone "Don't be a dick" is something of a dick-move in itself, so don't bandy the criticism about lightly.
I like marmite. I don't like blue toilet water.
Argumentative, fierce opinionated people who don't take any bull - that's the kinda folks I like. Make me laugh and I'm on your side.
I quite like mentals too. Cubans. Helicopter pilots from 70s movies.