I think you took it the wrong way. When i said why bother i meant that it isn't worth it. He's seeking attention and people are giving it to him in droves. You were justified in trying to get people to lay off him because it was quickly taking over the thread, and it wasn't something worth banning him or anything.
What i'm trying to say is that, while some (all?) of his comments piss people off, that's the whole reason he makes them. Sorry if that came out wrong.