Lee, Please your opinion on this question...

rather than trying to bring the SpeakEasy over here and put Lee Koo on the 'spot'. Don't you still have Moderators in SpeakEasy?

I interpret your post not merely asking for an opinion but more "TO EVALUATE or TAKE ACTION" whether the subsequent posts and replies in the links you provided violates the TOS.

Just to offer you an insightful message from cnet page, a portion of the clause clearly indicates,

You may be exposed to content that you find offensive, indecent, or objectionable or that is inaccurate, and you bear all risks associated with using that content. We have the right, but not the obligation, to remove any content that may, in our sole discretion, violate these Terms or that is otherwise objectionable.

Given the name "Speakeasy" and to add the descriptive word, "The Buzz", I find that it is a place to discuss "ideas or issues" that might interest other members, speaking their mind, responding, making references to links to support or otherwise an invitation to engage in a discussion. You don?t expect everyone to agree with you eh, moreover selectively paranoid to be often cautious with every word used to cater to an individual or group?s preferences.


CL
"Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable." ~ G. K. Chesterton
...and with this said, everyone is doing it -- "The art of Political Correctness"

type of forum. It is the Hyde Park of CNET. It is a place for people to speak their minds even if it may be offensive to some. Flaming is the order of the day.
Speakeasy serves another purpose. It is like giving a dog a bone to chew on (on which to chew?). While he is busy gnawing away at the bone he is not bothering anyone else. So, let them flame away, call each other names and do all kinds of mischief but keep it on Speakeasy and spare the rest of us.
Out of curiosity I took a peek at the thread in question and I noted a CNET moderator joined the fray.
I don't have any idea what Lee's opinion is but I hope he just treats the situation with skillful and benign neglect.
And, Glenda, I noticed you are a regular participant on Speakeasy so you must be aware of the mood on that forum.

DC