Forum respect is built upon your contribution to the forum, whether it be knowledge (usually gained from personal experienc), observations (usually gained as being a conscious fan/spectator), or wit/humor (you either have it or you don't).
I wrestled for 12 years. Loved the sport, wasn't a D1 calibre, but have an intense love of the sport. I'm now a middle aged man living vicariously through others in my Fandom and am having fun on the mat thru BJJ.
I contribute here and there, make some controversial comments from time to time, but don't really feel disrespected. We are a community of folks that care about wrestling and that is our common bond.