I'm certain that some of UD's offensive comments are unconsciencely made, but if we don't bring them to his attention as such then who will and when?

I get the impression that Dave's attitude in real life carries over into his posts - if something isn't done the "UD-way" then he discards it.

If you want to declare peace Dave then you really should rethink that attitude. I don't use a laptop on stage the way you do but I would never consider referring to your laptop as a "crutch" with the obvious implications (and Scott drew a very good parallel between your use of a laptop and his use of the Music Pad Pro). You are experienced and intelligent, so you have many ways of expressing your opinion without turning it into an insult or even leaving it open to interpretation as such. Since I've been on this forum, it seems to me that of all the regulars here your posts have more often provoked people than many others. If that's not the way you intend then stop waving the white flag and do some serious self-review. If your remarks are intentional then be prepared to take the same in kind from your peers.