Offensive behaviour happens in certain (avoidable) threads. And not in others.

As far as I can recall (and I'm only going by memory), the conversations that Masato contributed so richly to were not on volatile topics where the nastiness tended to crop up. (Someone please don't post links if I'm wrong - I'll take your word for it!!)

Therefore, the flaming is easy to miss. If you want to miss it.

I've always appreciated Masato's wise and helpful input too, hope he is well, and would love to see him back.