[loco5niner]

> Random person inserts themselves into the conversation trying to be a moral compass - Good intentions, but not ok.

Disagree. It's ok for people to address bad behavior in a public space. Especially when the person is now representing you or your group.

[gb_]

I'm still stuck on this point. Would you expect a kind response, even in public, if someone overheard you talking to friends and just said "Language."? Now take that and move it to social media which is hardly a public space where manners are the norm.

He made an error here and clearly he feels guilty about the way he addressed it.

[loco5niner]

> I'm still stuck on this point. Would you expect a kind response, even in public, if someone overheard you talking to friends and just said "Language."?

It depends on the public space. Walking through the mall with friends? No. Standing on a platform in front of a crowd with big NASA flags behind me, and speaking into a microphone?

This situation was more like the second, IMHO.

I don't think he feels guilty about it. I think he recognized the impact this kids mistake could have and wanted to help.

He felt responsibility because of his involvement.

>Would you expect a kind response...

Actually, sadly I would not. I feel like selfishness, entitlement, and respect have been taken to a new low in the last 30 something years in the majority of youth.