Can i just say one thing, ive been on a lot of car forums, and have never seen so much arguing and squabbling within the last few days. Its not something i enjoy reading on a car forum, and hope its not a regular thing
There are about 100 regular posters on the forum, out of which about 10 push the rules on language and "politeness" to whatever limit they think they can achieve .. without any consideration for the many others reading.
In their opinion the "banter" is their right and if others don't like it .. "well don't read it" is the usual response.
Unfortunately this lack of respect for others views/opinions just keeps recurring. It has caused several members to stop posting/leave in the past, and will probably do so again. But as long as they have their little "fun" they don't care.
The only thing you can do is to ignore them, any response .. like this one .. will simply generate further hostility ....
I don't care .. I'm old enough and ugly enough.. I've said it before .. and been ignored before ...
Please don't let the "few" spoil your enjoyment of the forum ... there are many far more polite people around.