I think most North Americans would see the post by Wolfgang as loaded. People seeking to influence opinion often start off an argument in just that way; we not only suspect but know there is a hidden dagger. M Ted's reaction mirrored mine.

Wolfgang might be innocent of the intent assigned to him, but our culture conditions our interpretation of the language.
It is also true that criticism (and sometimes even a compliment) by people from outside the country is seldom taken gracefully.