I rather think he doesn't suffer fools gladly
Neither do I, but I make every attempt to not assume that any person is a fool, untill well proven. Being a fool in unrelated to experience. As I received several Guppy flamings on subjects where I can assure you I am no fool, I resented being assumed to be, and treated like one, in the absence of any evidence....
In aviation I recognize several "fool" related pilot types: We have new pilots who could be fools, or not - inexperienced either way. Fool pilots can gain experience, and become less foolish over time, though at varying rates. Eventually in aviation, being a fool can be fatal. Very experienced pilots (sorry JW411, a number does not come to mind - but I hope I get there one day) eventually become nearly foolproof (though they can still behave badly).
Like any industry, we are dependant upon new people entering to sustain us, and carry on traditions. I am carrying on tradtions, and inspiration offered to me as long as 40 years ago (and before that, The Thunderbirds!).
So why would I not want to be seen to be a person who can present some wisdom, while remaining "nice", and inspirational? No added cost to that. If I'm going to invest hundreds of hours here exchanging information which I hope would be well received, why would I undermine that by alienating my intended readers? It's like opening a club, and putting a sign in the window saying "new members not welcomed". What's the point?
I had the great pleasure of meeting yet another PPRuNer for the first time yesterday. A super person, every bit the serious, experienced, and polite person I expected I would meet. I don't recall this PPRuNer ever flaming anyone, and he is very well qualified to do so, should he be so inclined!
My mom told me: "If you haven't got something nice to say, don't say anything at all." I don't always manage, but I'm still aiming that way....