It is not just the cyber-bulling that is marring the independence debate, it is the mock outrage that follows in the wake of each foul-mouthed salvo.
While it might be naive to imagine we could all just get on, we could at least start ignoring those determined not to get along.
The sensible majority can argue about independence with something approaching a reasonable attitude.
Yet you wouldn’t thing so to look at the headlines.
Whether it’s “cybernats” bullying blockbuster authors or “Batter” Together fanatics trolling generous millionaires, is it not time to simply take a deep breath and rise above the madness?
The amount of people on Twitter do not a majority make. Far smaller are the number actually hurling insults via the medium.
So why all the shock and horror when a few swear words get bandied about by mindless buffoons?
There has been a lot of nonsense spouted about the cyber campaigns allegedly being run by the two camps but the reality is surely that the online bullies, just like the ones in the playground, are actually the saddest, most needy and lonely of them all.
Scared to venture out of their bedrooms, they prefer to hide behind their computers sending moronic insults.
Which is a shame because there is a lot of humour to be had with the debate if only we were man (and indeed woman) enough to let people have an opinion.
There must be respect in any political debate, but the numpties will no doubt continue to trade insults.
The best course of action for the vast majority who merely want a vigorous debate is to develop broad shoulders and ignore the madness instead of indulging in shock and horror pantomime outrage that only fuels the fire.
Despite the headlines, most people just want to arm themselves with the facts.
That’s my humble opinion anyway if you don’t like it, fine, I won’t be sending you any foul-mouthed abuse (probably).