majic:

Perhaps we need a definition of "established." An "established flyertalker," for example, would be one who has been around here for some time, given the number of posts. It could also comprise other aspects, but this is not germane.

Pray tell, what does, or does not, being established, have to do with his comment. This is the connection you are attempting to make, and one that I did not. Just because he's been around for over 500 posts doesn't mean that he can't make such. Being established doesn't mean that one doesn't make such pejorative comments--though most around here don't. I don't concur with his characterization, either. Yet his comment is not tantamount to calling someone a "jerk," "coward" or "idiot" as was done above.

Majic, it was that sort of verbiage that I was addressing. Even if you think that I somehow imply that an established flyertalker wouldn't make such a comment, or that one shouldn't, and ACSE does, it follows that there is no contradiction, but that neither of the two should make disparaging remarks. And, of course, you wouldn't be affirming the fallacy that somehow Bosox has a right to respond in such a manner just because ACSE did?