I think there is a little over-reaction here... It's a public forum and everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.
Zenten has expressed his opinion, that's all to it. And Deadpoet has already pen down his displeasure of the opinion made. That would be sufficient isn't it? Why go so deep into it? Especially when we all sensible adults know that whatever happened in cyberspace has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Unless we have met each other in person, otherwise no point getting upset over remarks made in the cyber world (unless you have a different agenda), for all you may know, the person might just be sitting opposite you in the office.
I remember some time ago, there was a thread about 3 guys and a bird photographer and the bird photographer mentioning CS is for kids, well, the subsequent action of posting that story and now this incident, unfortunately, confirms that perception. :embrass: And the truth is, sometimes Perception = Reality.
Your question - How should CS as a community react to such uncalled for and offensive comments? Haizzz.... 得绕人处且绕人
Oh, by the way, the above are my opinions only. If it offended deadpoet or anybody, I hope there won't be another thread asking me to apologise in public.
Life is short, live and let live!!