I'm extremely aware how I come across to others, thank you.
And as a trainer, I can assure you that I'm not of the old school. I am, however, perplexed that (a) some people ask such elementary questions here (Yours about cloud ceiling was a case in point - are you a professional pilot? Your profile says you're not), and (b) that people ask the questions here, rather than of their trainers.
And if you think that your response was not inappropriate, then one day somone is going to belt you for your impertinence.
Yes, I can take it, and yes, I do dish it out. Routinely in much better company than this.