Very well said.. I agree 200%
Yet you could not exercise the self control to stay out of the thread and make comments which fueled the fire. :shrug:
Quite frankly, if you didn't go into his thread and post your comments you would not have exposed yourself to the insults he threw your way. I'm not taking sides, just looking at this from a neutral perspective. Perhaps you should not use family photos in your avatar. Doing so exposes you to the type of personal attack this fella launched your way. I have kids and would never ever put their picture on the internet. But thats just me. Lot of Sick people out there. I know now its your wifes picture, but the same rationale applies. Why would you expose you and your family to sick people like that. Lots of preverts out there who can download the pics and do what they will whether it be negative commentary or personal downloading of the picture for "personal use". I tell all of my friends that it is not a good idea to put your family pictures on the internet. Certainly I do not want anyone painting the map of Hawaii on my wifes picture!
Try a generic picture for an avatar and you insulate yourself to personal attacks like that. I strongly recommend this for you and your family's benefit.