Here’ the relevant section that Hampshire was responding to:
As it happens, I was not aware that Hillary Clinton had that nickname (though SC may have been making a metaphorical prediction). I’d say that there would be a deep problem on this message board if such a remark didn’t prompt a discussion of the sexism connected with it. Now I can see why Saint Cad lost his cool and he deserve props for conceding that he did just that. A stand up move. Still.
But “shove the accusation of sexism up your ass”, is eminently warnable outside of the pit. Maybe not 10 years ago: I dunno. Certainly today, given that milder language has earned warnings. I can imagine a light-touch mod handing out a mod note for that. But a bright line was crossed, so I’d expect a sternly worded and possibly condescending note. One that wouldn’t be repeated for the targeted poster.
Generally speaking, we’re here to fight ignorance. That means things will get a little rough at times. Standards should be set so as advance clear communication (which never involves a direct insult but may in practice be interpreted as insulting) while deterring a hostile atmosphere outside of the Pit.