Isn't offending a user and calling him a stupid, ignorant, hypocrite breaking the rules? I see nothing innocent in that. Have you ever read the rules of this site?:
"Do not "flame", "bash", "troll" or harass others. Blatantly offensive comments or actions directed at others will not be tolerated. While we do allow members to debate and voice their own opinions, there will be a limit to how far a heated debate can go before it is closed by staff. If you harass someone you will be disciplined. Period."
Whether each of the staff acts at their own discretion, as it suits them, is another matter....