That's interesting. I feel like my experience has been the opposite. I'll occasionally post things here, completely expecting some negative response (not looking for it, but I know how people are). For example, I posted a rant about an issue I was having after switching to Linux. Instead of negativity, I typically get responses more like "that's a valid criticism. Have you considered $x, though?", and the conversation continues quite pleasantly.

I feel like reddit was far quicker to jump to "no. You're wrong, and here's why...".

Edit: correcting hypothetical redditor's spelling.

I miss being able to make sarcastic comments without someone telling me I'm the sole reason the world went to shit.

could be worse, you could live in a place where people are like that in person.