Simon, Stark, others:
It seems a strange moderation policy that allows bald insults from some people but not others. And stranger still that you think you should leap to the defence of any person making them. If the comments were meant so lightly, it would seem easy to withdraw them also, with a smile.
Let's not get carried away with this. It is important for us to speak up when someone uses forceful language (for the sake of the archives), and very important when it's used with someone who's not a native English speaker or is a newbie.
However, having made a comment to tone things down, it's best to drop it. Especially when the person targeted is an American and a core team member who isn't actually going to be insulted. An apology is only really necessary if someone is hurt.
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