Gosh Wayne, It seems your definition of civil is rather narrow.  I certainly do think it's advisible to "look before you leap and think before you speak (or write)"  Indeed, I did imply that Pilot, if he thought for a moment, would be more likely to focus on the issues BigBang raised and not distract the conversation with a "shot" at me.

Is it "uncivil" to suggest addressing the topic is a thoughtful act and making personal attacks on other posters might not be?