Oh dear Apple Spider, frightened of a challenge are we?
Not remotely but are you feeling paranoid assuming I was talking about you?
But when someone posts about something that's new to them in the area - parakeets, stag beetles - or something that was covered in a thread so old or long that that they're unlikely to find it, I think it's a general courtesy not to belittle them or make fun of their interests. While regulars may be aware that it's tongue in cheek, newcomers to the board or area - while we're trying to encourage interest - may not.
A good stonking discussion or argument is another thing entirely. Bring on some interesting topics...