:::::::::Overblown? No doubt. Did I claim anything was "right"? No. Would I very much like to see the IP editor and the others editing here together constructively, and am I willing to go out of my way to help make that happen? Yes. Do I believe that conciliatory action is worth it, if it brings people to a table together? Yes. Do I believe that these people can work together, and by doing so make the article and the encyclopedia better? Yes. Are each of us in a position to learn more about working well with others? Yes.  I don't know what your goals are. Do I think you're being helpful by standing on ceremony over a remark you don't care much about? No.  I'm not trying to be a jerk, here. I'm trying to be helpful. How is it such a trauma that you might go a centimeter out of your way to help someone feel they're being dignified, a little bit? Why insist that another person totally abase themselves, and accept that they're the only party that's been rude, or anything? Why not go out your way to be a peacemaker? Why not help the guy? He's not a bad person, and it doesn't cost us a penny to help. If we just work together, the article and the encyclopedia will be better for all of our collaboration, and more points of view are helpful to have on board.  This is depressing. -