... without a reference I didn´t find the example to which you referred. BTW in terms of physiology, there is always the chance that what you might call "jovial teasing" is just a passive-aggressive way of showing hostility and other improper behavior. the majority of humor unless the speaker is the victim, carries with it a victim and a message, that is not usually positive

You conveniently omitted the part where you justified calling her a coward.

Now I'm passive aggressive, too?

I actually get accused of that a lot.

It seems that people would prefer I outright insult them instead of being diplomatic in my replies.

OK Goss. 

I will be blunt.

Stop insulting people on my forum.  It's a rule.

Grammar problema, I did not call her a coward, that charge would require an indicitave sentence, I used a subjunctive, as indicated by the Word "if" and the question "Why be a coward". This describes her not as a  coward, but her action as interpretedly as "cowardly", e.g. not an ad hom. Note you have not provided a sample of my post where I said she was a coward.

In this context, yes, your being diplomatic is passive aggressive because the language used while giving an implication leaves you free of the responsibility of your intent. 

RGoss99 said:

So what response is posible to an ad hom sent to me would your rules allow.

A bit of mockery. Mention Yosemite Sam.

RGoss99 said:

If you object to the criteria I use, why be a passive-aggressive coward

This is the second time I have quoted you on this.

RGoss99 said:

Note you have not provided a sample of my post where I said she was a coward.

See above post.

I think you're a bad man and have been winding Jenifer up to a nearly intolerable degree.