I'm generally pretty good about staying away from the DK conflicts, mostly because that's not why I come to DK. I come for information, and different perspectives, really interesting stories and people, and to practice my writing. I've been here for long enough to be able to recognize and avoid diaries and topics that are what I consider "conflict morasses", that suck you in and drain your energy.
This isn't to claim any moral superiority, it's just a choice I've made. I recognize that most conflict is driven by people who care strongly about issues (as I do), and that this energy can and does drive meaningful change. I've participated in conflicts as well, usually because I felt that a comment or diary of mine was badly misinterpreted, or that a person was promoting a problematic perspective.