It seemed strange to me at first too. But you have to consider that these guys have seen many forums and message boards crash and burn because of things escalating in to something else, especially when topics turn to the subject of another Fetish.
I guess these guys seem a little defensive, but they mean well and probably have reasons to be defensive
. I am sure with these sorts of attitudes the forum won't get in to any trouble.
I am still going to do my best to get them to have a laugh once and a while though XD.