have you any idea how often the same questions are posed and the same advice regurgitated on a daily basis? I'd first refer you to Deborah's post, but also suggest you ask yourself whether Wilomn might be trying to make a larger point that hasn't quite crystallized for you yet by posting the way he does. I can't claim to know the man, but I can tell you that I have never witnessed him play the antagonist for his own benefit.
I haven't read the thread you object to, but best of luck kicking around these parts if this is your immediate reaction.