I think you might have misread Mike's post. Mind you I had to read it a few times. But anyway, what he's saying is that you reap what you sow. If you charge headlong into our phalanx, there can be only one outcome.
No, I understood that message perfectly well, and he's absolutely right. For every action there are consequences. For instance, if a thread is created that seems to promote rude behavior, a mod might come and lock it for going against the forums interests.

I am not saying courtesy only counts towards myself, I am trying to show courtesy to you by not swearing like a madman but my point is how can you have a productive forum if all new people have absolutely no idea what the rules are. If you are gonna post, you need to read up on the FAQ at least before posting. Its like the EB forums have become a factory where all the new workers are breaking the machines and the higher management lets it all slide because they dont want a fight to break out among the workers or something. (where did i come up with this metaphor lol?)
It actually works quite well. In every forum I've ever been a member. It can be annoying, sure, but there will always be people who either don't know to read the rules or don't know where to find them. Being rude, name calling, general bad will and attitudes, it only multiplies the problem.