To her, I would not accept the same behavior. Mallory, is as responsible for her comments as you or I, anyone. I would hope there was more integrity among our fellow neighbors and if true, mallory should consider an appology as should anyone acting in kind. I yield at that.
BDI,
Don't read too much into my calling BS a moron. He's been calling me a variety of names for a couple of years now. I usually just ignore it. But there are occasions when it gets a little too much and I respond with whatever he's called me. I let it go for a long time with no different results so I reverted this time. Actually I think he's disappointed when I fail to respond in kind. I think it makes him feel superior. I can't imagine why it would.
I don't necessarily think calling what someone wrote stupid or petty is name calling. It says nothing about the author. A very bright person can write something stupid or petty and can correct their actions. However a person who is truly mentally challenged can't improve and I would very much try not to say something bad about what they wrote.
BS isn't truly a moron. He's just trapped in his narrow little world.