Erik,
You are correct in saying that I assumed you were still a CFII. I looked up your profile, but you don't have any info listed. And you are correct in your remark about opinions and a-holes.
Let's just say there are all kinds of people out there. Good ones, bad ones, and incompetent ones.
Remember "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"?
to me says it all. Good quote, B757200ER!!