I have no children of my own, but my 6 year old nephew would get his mouth washed out with soap tuit suite in my house if he were caught speaking the word "scumbag" in front of an adult.
Its a pity that there's no way to feed a little Irish Spring to posters such as the one you replied to.
The word "scumbag" is thrown around usually by those who don't have a clue what it means. I may use it occasionally, as an adult, but I am at least fully aware of what it means. ;0)
You're right, though. The Newbie needs his mouth washed out with soap.