I think you're overlooking a few points here, Upperlake.
The guy writes in all blase' and bullsh!t demanding information he most probably has been told he will only find in this forum, and he lacks basic respect and social skills in his replies and further rants.
How do think people would react if, say, you were stranded on the roadside and belowed to them "hey, small brains, gimme some petrol/spare tyre/a push/cigarettes etc"?
Somehow I suspect they won't be hanging around too long.
Yeah, I agree, there are some backslapping, you're the best guy in the world, I love ya brother, cliques on this forum. But hey, they're the ones who always seem to step forward with good advice and kind words when a member gets into the sticky stuff.
Courtesy and respect; they'll get you anything and everywhere.....................think about it.