The false equivalencies comment wasn't the first discussion, he'd previously hurled vulgarities at others for making fairly reasonable statements. As I said, I really do find this site more civil and mature than others. Also, this is a long shot, but is there any chance you are the Bill guy who was also commenting? If so I think we'e get along.
Not sure I fully understand the "WBist thread", I see it as us discussing our own actions on the site, nothing wrong with reflecting on what is and isn't useful or appropriate to post.