I've been following it, it leads to a much better experience with others imho. That's not to say I don't joke and fuck around with other users - it's not like the Pyramid of Debate says you can't joke and have fun lol.

But in discourse/serious conversation, it does make sense. If you run into someone who isn't willing to give you the same respect you're giving them, the conversation isn't even worth having, again imho. I just don't respond, or respond with a joke if I see people aren't willing to follow the PoD. And if they are, I actually continue our dialogue and I may teach them something new, or they may teach me something new, since we're both being respectful and are open to what the other is saying. The PoD only calls for basic respect when you're exchanging ideas, nothing more.