It always makes me wonder when people refuse to answer legitimate questions about the working conditions of any potential employer. Could it be that they are embarrassed to admit what they were willing to accept in exchange for a job?
This is supposed to be a forum to discuss industry issues, including working conditions. Why jump on the OP's back when they just asked a few questions?
BTW, the old argument that his tone was wrong doesn't wash. Tone is really hard to discern on an internet forum.