the ultimate act of compassion - Japan

[Monica]

but i guess my question is "what is love". as a parent i disciplines my
kids .

Yes, as parents we must discipline our kids (though there are differing opinion as to how to do that).

Here in an online community, no one is in the position of 'parent' or 'authority' so it's a different dynamic.

so defining a "loving reaction" to me is difficult.

Hmmm...I wonder what Jesus would do.