Yeah, agreed. It was mostly Gabaldon's post I was responding to here; Martin at least is being civil. I disagree with his views, but I don't necessarily think he's being an idiot (not looking at the whole picture and being a little childish about it, maybe, but not just plain stupid).

Gabaldon is not only being ignorant, but also offensive. That makes me want to slap the 'idiot' label on her, and although I don't approve of all the screaming and yelling she's getting in response, I can't say I really feel sorry for her.

I don't know that her views on fanfic would have any impact on the morals in her books, but I agree with your last point: I'd always have her little online temper tantrum playing over in my head if I were to read one.