"Hey smiff, I don't care about Pacemaker, but I want to use the animated mesh that comes with the demo". Honestly, not very diplomatic.
You are right - he was undiplomatic but I'm not sure he was "taking the piss" .It wouldn't really worry me and I'm sure the OP was not too worried either. I find a lack of diplomacy in a light-hearted, non-vindictive way amusing but not everyone is the same so ..
"puki" will have to attend a compulsary course at the "PatIsAwesome" Academy of Forum Diplomacy.
(For anyone who doesn't remember PatIsAwesome then you are amongst the lucky ones !)
"puki" - I will email you the bank account number where you can deposit the first installment of the enrollment fee - just leave the amount blank - I will fill it in later !
Make sure you are up & ready at 4.30 a.m. tomorrow when the van comes for you - and don't struggle - they like it when you struggle !