"Musket has done the same in the past. There is no doubt that he can respect the forum. Hopefully over time, he will cease the insults."

You too have done the same in the past. Hopefully over time you will have something more valuable to offer than endless whinges about rules.

You are correct in stating that Max is the owner, so why, in the absence of any request from him, do you feel empowered to moderate the behaviour of other members.

That does not indicate respect for Max, the forum, or the members, but simply an overinflated opinion of yourself.