Moderator being abusive in the soccer subforum

To this point, I have never once raised an issue regarding any moderator—not even in the politics sections where debates can get incredibly heated and visceral—but the behavior displayed by our esteemed colleague Larry Rivera83 over in the football sub-forum is, quite frankly, a bit much for my taste. I won't even bother quoting his two specific posts; instead, I’ll provide the entire thread just so you can see exactly why this particular moderator is being so insulting:

The point is, there was absolutely no provocation, no fueling of the fire, and zero arguments used—just pure, shameless insults delivered on two separate occasions. What’s most glaring is that he is clearly the only one exhibiting such problematic behavior... though, if I may be so bold, I’d suggest there might be some underlying personal issues at play here, as there is simply no other way to rationalize it. And for the record, this isn't the first time he's resorted to insults (this time, I just happened to be the unlucky target, having dealt with plenty of his outbursts before)...

Since I responded to his insults with an insult of my own in the heat of the moment, I would ask that I also be issued whatever disciplinary action is appropriate. I am not sure if there is a specific ban policy for insulting a moderator, but if there is, then fine—let it be—but we should be having actual discussions here, not just trading insults.

Gary Cooper3 said:Honestly, I’ve never had anything negative to say about any of our moderators before—not even when we’re deep in those heated political debates where things get pretty intense and people start throwing punches... but what our respected colleague Larry Rivera83 is doing over in the sports section is just a bit much for my liking. I won't even bother pasting his two specific posts, I'll just point you toward the whole thread so you can see exactly why this moderator is being so disrespectful:

It’s completely unprovoked, there was no fuel added to the fire, no actual arguments presented... it was just pure insults, twice now, without a shred of shame. And what’s most glaring is that he seems to be the only one having these obvious issues with how he carries himself, and if I’m being honest, it feels like there might be some deeper personal stuff going on, because I just can't see any other explanation for it...

My apologies. That was a shameful outburst on my part that I really shouldn't have let happen.

Gary Cooper3 said:By the way, this isn't actually the first time he’s gone after someone (this time, by total coincidence, it was me saying that this kind of thing has happened quite a bit)...

That’s true. The last time I ever insulted another user was back in 2009. I appreciate you remembering that. Just out of curiosity, what was your username back then, just so we can all get a better sense of who we're talking about?

Gary Cooper3 said:And since I reacted to his insult by firing one right back at him, I’d ask that I receive whatever penalty is appropriate too. I don't know if there's a specific ban for insulting a moderator, but if there is, then so be it... I just think we should be having a real discussion here instead of just trading insults.

I’m asking that the user doesn't receive a warning card.

Larry Rivera83 said:My apologies. That was an embarrassing lapse in judgment that I really shouldn't have allowed to happen.

Apology accepted.

That’s true. The last time I insulted someone on this board was back in 2009. I appreciate you remembering that. Just out of curiosity—to help me place things—what was your username back then?

I'm honestly not sure what you're referring to, so if you could clarify... I've been lurking and posting here since March 2013, mostly over in the politics section and occasionally in the school subjects subforum where I essentially started my "career" on this site. As for sports, I follow them purely for leisure, which explains why my commentary there is so sparse. However, it certainly felt to me like you were either being insulting or, at the very least, fueling the flames in those Delta Air Lines discussions on a few occasions. I don't have any receipts, nor do I have the spare time to go hunting for proof, so feel free to just ignore me—perhaps my perception is flawed, and if it is... well, then I offer my own apology.
All I ask is that you refrain from the insults next time; as you can see, I wasn't the only one who disagreed with you during that debate.