There seems to be something deeply rooted in western culture -- and especially post-Reformation western culture -- that is hugely rooted in judgementalism and a drive to impose rules on others. And this ties beautifully into patriarchy -- over and over women are trained to police and bully each other for men's benefit and cast in the role of guardian of social conformity, courtesy and comfort. Far too many people continue to let their behaviour be controlled by this.Very frustrating. And yes, I'd love to see more analysis and less yelling, too.
It happens in academia all the time, too.