"err, actually, it is normally the Linux bums who go on the offensive first. Get your facts straight."

Your argument is essentially that "It's the other guys who started the fire. All I did was pour the gasoline, and therefore it's not my fault ..." and makes about as much sense. It reflects the poorly developed emotional maturity of a spoiled five-year old, with the sense of personal accountability to match.

It's not cute behavior in any five year-old, and it's not acceptable behavior in an adult forum. My presumption is that this forum considers security professionals as adults whose responsibility is to ensure the safety of other adults such as their colleagues and employers. This presumption leaves no room for juvenile delinquency.

The moderator is considerate enough to let you express your thoughts. However, it's not a license for reckless personal attacks and vituperation under the cloak of anonymity. Freedom without responsibility does not make a lot sense, and cannot last for long. If I am wrong about that, I'll look for another forum to contribute to.

Your current justification is "The other guys started it! ...". What's your next argument: "everybody does it, so why pick on me?"

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