I did not see the thread or Damian's comments but I disagree Icon - rules are guidelines and as such you have discretion.
If players get a time out for retaliation, surely players baiting are the bigger culprits and should also get a time out?
And to be honest, I doubt there are many, if any regular forum contributors who have not broken the posting guidelines at some stage.
WGT are the ones who lose out as a regular player like Damian will not spend in his absence, so would it not have been prudent to give warnings first (IDK this may have occurred)
Reverse your decision, and respect will be gained.