So just because I'm a "relative newcomer to this site" means I'm not allowed to speak up when I feel like someone is being ganged up on when they aren't even posting anymore?
I really don't think the OP was "out of line" or being "unacceptable". If you look at jmb's profile they are clearly new and didn't know the "rules", however, I think that one post would be enough to send them the message.