Swayback,
I am with you. I have thick skin, (and a fat body to go with it). It happened to me more times than I can think of. I quit posting for a while when some whom I like will ask where I been. I find more good folks there than bad. I'm in the Sans forums a lot. That's my main interest. There are a few know It alls but also some very great people there. I have made many friends both places and find many are in both places. So much have been given to me freely and I feel I must return the favor with newbes. And I know what you mean when a new person ask for help. I almost want to email them with another answer that will not spark a fight.
I wish I was near you. I would have volunteer to help out. Sad, very sad. Good luck my friend.
Stush