The I would encourage not demanding respect, when showing none. Normally, if you treat people how you wish to be treated, you will be treated in such ways.
I don't, and that why I said "Being new here, I am curious, what are some things I should know?" so I can start learning. I'm not coming in, and changing something that isn't broken.
So as you asked, if people want nothing changed, then nothing changes. But if people want change, then I want to help pave the way for change.