I think they were being applauded for their bravery.

And by the way, did I mispell prowness? spelling police?~!! I can't find it in the dictionary? Where for art thou?

(((Av8grl))) - I apologize for my words which caused you to think I missed your point. And visa versa. Darn internet anyway, eh... we put tone of voice and body language into the interp - and sometimes we slip up.