Posting again, as other people replied whilst I was being super-slow at typing.
I agree with some of the stuff Cody said, but StuffedAnimal is a new member who is finding his way. At worst, he could be described as overenthusiastic. He's just trying to get friendly with people here, and staff are obvious choices. He's finding his feet in what must be a daunting place for new members - so many other members who all "know" each other, have been here longer, who have higher post counts and are recognised across the forums.
I also think it's unfair to accuse me of kissing Cody's arse. I haven't done it before and I don't plan on doing it in the future, so I don't see how I would have done it then. It would, however, I think, be fair to say that my discussions with Cody have never been about serious matters (other than my damn phone, which was highly serious for ten hours on Saturday, and Cody was a fabulous help) and the tenor of the conversations reflects that. Nothing I said was meant maliciously, and I can only apologise if that's the way it came across.
It's one thing to laugh about things that someone has said or done, which, in a context, may be amusing, or to take the mickey out of people sometimes. Everyone does that. It's a completely different thing, however, to set someone up for a fall and then broadcast the results to everyone else. I don't think anyone deserves that.
Christmas can be back on now.
Happy Christmas, everyone.