I was taught as a young child that if you don't have something nice to say, then don't say anything at all. I try to remember that even though sometimes it is hard. Who is Flowerschild hurting with his posts?? I don't think he is hurting anyone with them!
That's class my amigo...pure and simple. Your comment is welcomed and appreciated. Obviously your family/parents are caring and well-mannered individuals, passing along the basic rules of life/bible to you at an early age. But, the final decision to follow such mores has been yours, and yours alone. You deserve all the credit for your own behavior. Anyone recall a little thing called the "ten commandments?" There was one in there along the lines of "do onto others...etc." which is synonymous with the FC threads and subsequent nonsensical comments leading to drama/closure.
You hit the proverbial nail on the head, and the true gist of what the unfortunate DIS MODS have been trying desperately to get across for years now. It's like they pound their heads against the wall, trying to be impartial and fair to all. I'm always amazed at their restraint, and numerous passes/warnings to some not-so-deserving individuals. Not everyone enjoys every post/poster--and has the option to ignore or pass, rather than post/comment. If everyone would simply adhere to these basic rules, Tim's posts on the DIS would create little/no drama. Life for the mods, and everyone--would be much easier.
It's the same people who clearly cross-over the boundaries again and again, unable to fight the urge to sling mud. Sad...but true. The names are the same, again and again (on all forums and topics). The new search mode makes it a little more difficult for such pot-stirring folk to keep-up their "game" but they still prowl and stalk, searching for any topic with FC'S name on it. Clearly and sadly, maturity does not come with age as many of these people are well into adult-hood (which never ceases to amaze/confound me nonetheless).
I agree 100%, and then some. There would be no "drama" in response to ANY of FC's posts, if people would simply respond in kind. Either "make nice" or move along. It's easy. It's simple-simon. Follow the rules of this forum, as well as the rules of life.

Like a verse from an old REO song,
"If you're tired of the same old story, ah baby turn some pages." So, "turn the DIS page" if you do not enjoy the poster, topic, etc. No one is forced to comment, or read anything.
No need to behave in an ill-mannered fashion by posting something sarcastically biting or nasty. Tim is not harming anyone in this community with his posts and photos. He has just as much "right" to post what he deems important and newsworthy, as the rest of us clearly have. I have enjoyed the relative "calm" on this thread, and the kind, sincere, and genuine responses from most all DISers.
I enjoy photos from all DISers, and the time they take to post them for others to enjoy. It's basic courtesy, consideration and compassion for another human being. Again, kudos to you and all others for behaving in such a positive and kind manner. You deserve all the blessings bestowed upon you in this life. I hope they continue to find their way to your doorstep.

Enjoy them!

Random acts of kindness are more than commendable, they are contagious.