I think the first option is a very constructive path. The second just leads to a dull and combative forum (albeit not quite as combative as starting a reply wit

I think the first option is a very constructive path. The second just leads to a dull and combative forum (albeit not quite as combative as starting a reply with "what an obnoxious thing to do..."). I'd prefer just downvoting and moving on before doing that.