I just wanted to clear something up and let yall know that I enjoy this game too, just like you but for different reasons.
I am not a social person and I don't chat much but I do pay attention to some of the things others post up in the messages sometimes. I find it funny that players are taking my attacks in pvp personal.... I do not know any one well enough to dislike them nor does anyone know me outside this game, and the kind of person I am in rl. I do not take attacks personal normally but when I get told that folks are wanting me dead (in game) and targeting me, it is hard not to. I like the game play, and attacking to gain points is the biggest part of it for me.
I do not play for social interaction (too much drama stresses me out) or to make friends (have no need for more) or find a mate. ( I have a mate, he is the love of my life and no other will ever do)
I play for the achievement and goal factor. I like the attacking and I try to do it as often and as much as I can

I have been called a b*tch and other colorful names and targeted (personally) in pvp ..... I do not mean any of my attacks to be taken personal. I do not know any one well enough to make it personal yet others have chosen to take a personal attack stance against me.....
I am a 44 yr old woman with two grown adult sons. I do not find it productive to argue with some of the folks in the game, and it just seems very silly to me to waste any amount of time on the tit for tat "I'm gonna kill you" banter (unless it is amongst friends as a joke lol which I find to be entertaining

I also find it difficult to relate to most of the younger kids that play so I stay out of convos for a reason. I am not trying to be rude or anything by turning the messages off or ignoring them, I just find no relation or interest in it. I am just there to kill animals and gain points. I dislike the drama and try to avoid it as best as I can.