One of the rules of Internet etiquette is to ping someone whose name you mention in a post, and it is rude not to do so, even if you’re not on the best of terms with the person.
Humblegunner is a good person to have as a friend, and those who love to hate him are missing his tiny, but much better side. It really is there, and you get to it with civility and humor, for he hands back what he is given.
God love 'em, they are legion and treasured every one.