Everyone has problems, so I see little point whining about it on a public forum. When I'm down, I'd leave that whining for Emma or someone else close. This isn't a matter of trying to be a "man", just trying not to annoy the fuck out of complete strangers who most likely will not give a fuck.
I don't go easy on anyone, if they act like a fucktard then I will piss about with them - regardless of their gender, race or how depressed they are. People really need to make sure their eggshells are reinforced, because not only I will walk on them - I will stomp them. Duke is no exception. If he actually decided to keep his whining elsewhere and stopped being an annoying fucktard, then I will like him more. Otherwise I never will take him seriously.
This is why I find pandering to the annoying fuck a bit stupid, to be honest. If AFF or any other forum couldn't take his bullshit, then I really don't see how being easy on him will change him. It only appeals to his delusions, and gives the illusion that he's "nicer" because he's being pandered to.