Our interactions can go one of 3 ways. Respectfully, disrespectfully or I Ignore you completely. How it goes is up to you.

All three choices are up to you. Nobody else.

He doesn't seem to realize that. He doesn't think it's insulting to so say "Pro Tip:" and then give advice as if he's elder and more experienced? It's funny, but you wonder what is going on in his noggin some times. He talks down to people regularly, plays psychological games, then takes umbrage. and blames all of his acting up on everyone else.

What I'm here for is to see people express their minds, their analysis and perceptions, their feelings - hopes and fears, and also get financial advice. I haven't read the post you're responding to yet but I think this is probably the 10th time? he's warned me, but he's belittled my posts umpteen jillion times. Warning seems to be a psych game to him, so I just don't respond and move on.