For me, however, the original implied that the only ethical calculus one's writing need go through prior to writing/posting was whether one was willing to weather the wankstorm it might provoke--a sentiment I found problematic to say the least.

Okay. I see where you are coming from now. It's always so fascinating to me that when I really start to examine ideas that seem logical and obvious on the surface, there are more often than not other issues lurking beneath. And when you unspool "write what you like, but be ready to face the consequences," the underlying premise isn't one that I'm willing to accept either.

Thank you for showing me that. I think "Follow your own conscience in posting what you think appropriate, but be aware you will be subject to the criticism of those who (perhaps erroneously, perhaps not) disagree with you" is a much less pithy but more accurate way of stating what I understood "write what you like, but be ready to face the consequences" means.