Posting relevant topics which can produce pertinent discussion is the best way to avoid the Fist of Doom. I only warn in threads when I feel discussion maybe be heading in the wrong direction or to offensive replies.
That 'satire' was nothing more than a flame aimed at Chris, the replies in such a thread would be meaningless. That's why it was closed, had nothing to do with post counts or formal complaints, and certainly nothing to do with that guy's.. ass.