The rest of your post has been more than adequately covered by others - I believe the upshot was to admit when you're expressing opinions that others could disagree with, and not to be hostile.My observation skills suck I know. My mom still helps me find my things every now and then.
My comment is more personal. No matter how difficult it is to find tags, I can't recommend you turn to your mother for assistance here. Not unless she's quite atypical for mothers I know.