I'm confused MNHQ. I've always been led to believe that anyone and by that I mean it doesn't matter whether you've just joined up or been here 15 years, couldn't post in a way that was inflammatory, hurtful or goady and that the necessary actions would be taken to those posting in such a way.
Now I'm not so sure. The thread last night that was left to stand and that had the obvious backing from MNHQ makes a mockery of what MN has always maintained they're about tbh. Yes a poster might have years of posting history and in your words "posted thousands of times" but when that poster is being deliberately hurtful to posters that are imo vulnerable I cannot fathom out why this wasn't zapped.
Also a long posting history doesn't mean that person isn't above board in every single case. There have been numerous trolls/goady posters on here that have had years of posting. Surely you're not saying that because someone has longevity that they must believed and can post just how they like?