Mike - read the posts again and take note - you will see i was the first to take offence so Joe is not alone.
I also find you post of telling Joe to go away offensive as when it comes to posts and adding content, i would say Joe adds more to this forum for people who want to learn than you do. Your posts are very often rude and biased and not helpful to anyone except those who follow your exact point of view. Considering that you are a mod, then i think you need to rethink your stance by condoning people like Matt the Vac and telling people like Joe to go away.
As regards Nick, yes he will certainly hold his own, not sure if you would be so good in holding back if you or your company were spoken off in such a manner!