I think I missed something here?
Was dude trying to stick up for me? Using OFFensive terms to do so?
I've been around these internets and their discussion forums for many a year now. I don't need any help defending myself, and if I did see the need to use OFF-color terms, trust me -- you'd all be laughing.
But that's not really my deal -- I'm much too busy setting myself up to be the butt of jokes that have potential to keep their legs for a long time... which I might have pulled OFF here.
I've taken minor swipes at fly anglers in the past -- just wait until I take a run at bass fisherman. Should get me into the OFF D-Bag Hall of Fame. And it's all in fun.
I hope Pirate dude finds a way to chill.