[arethuza]

OK I don't see those comments as being in the slightest bit mean - I would be appalled at anyone wishing any kind of harm (or even directing criticism at) an individual rather than their work.

NB

I am British and the apparent ambient meanness level in most banter probably appeals to be quite high - in reality it is just the fact that we probably waste more of our time on attempts at humour than most other nationalities....

[jv-]

None of the criticisms he quoted are directed at their work and the second one looks pretty much "wishing harm" to me...