It wasn't intended to be all that polite.
If somebody's spouting bollocks, that's what I call it.
A spade is a spade is a spade.
As a matter of record, if I'm lied about (whether I know the liar or not), I'll say so.
I "personally attacked" no-one (not even the GEFF I was holding up as an ean illustration) but am becoming just a bit tempted to wield a wet stick of celery
The thread's about Sidmouth and anyone with a background (in my case in a wide range of activities) may contribute.
Someone else in the vanished thread took issue with the OP trying to control who does.
All I can add is that if the OP wishes to avoid being corrected on matters of fact, more attention to provenance and attribution would be A Good Thing. Getting upset about exposing glaring gaps in knowledge is scarcely a matter within my control.

[PS Hat Man, if I go to Lewes I always have to leave by 11 p.m. to get a train back to civilisation. All due thanks to Valmai for offering a list of B&Bs but they're a bit (or a lot) pricey].