I think hearing how BT talks casually would give one a lot of insight into the true intention and emotion behind his posts.
As I can't say that I have, it's hard for an onlooker like me to tell if he's one step away from putting his keyboard through his monitor or one step away from giving someone a really big bear hug.
I will say this for sure though; whatever it is that BT does on these forums, he does with an unmatched grace and eloquence.