This is just a guess, but it may well be that dhammer was using "baby" as George Costanza did on Seinfeld, merely an exclamation point of sorts at the end of a sentence.

As for the rest of your argument, I would reiterate what I have said, but seeing that those who disagree strongly with you (and point out you have covered this ground before, while Randy has answered) are branded "emotional," I think maybe I should stop.

I cannot help but note you (and Dorian) have now opted to broaden this limited discussion into "double standards," FT-talk for "why was doc who never flamed anyone and is an invaluable asset to FT suspended while NJDavid gets away with all he does." This too is getting old.

I suspect this thread too is headed for lockdown, but if it ever does, I'm sure we can count on a new one to make the same arguments, with the same answers being offered.