That is far from 100% of the situation. There was a lot more to it that fans uncovered and shared. While they've requested we not speak of the details, there was more to it than what was seen at the game table.
I covered what I felt was relevant here. There is no need to bring anymore into this discussion.
Go back and read the post.That is not what I am discussing. The annoyance at the table was addressed in character, outside of a few rule corrections out of character (which are appropriate, obviously). Yes, but not for the reasons you mentioned.
No it really wasn't. The PLAYERS started taking pot shots (snyde remarks etc.) at the offending player, in AND out of character. It was borderline uncomfortable on an otherwise very easy going and professional show. People noticed the out of game tension.
You did not address my question when you responded to my other point: Is it your position that a player's discomfort can't be addressed by in character actions within a game?
If the discomfort stems from an out of game problem, then 100% absolutely not.
So let me put it this way: If the OP has problems with character actions, maybe this can be addressed in the game. If the OP has a problem with the players' actions - then the problem needs to be addressed outside of the game
Let's say a player, through his character, is making wildly inappropriate remarks to/about another player's character. If the receiving player is comfortable and thinks it's all roleplaying (she knows the other player and recognizes it really is all in good fun) and chooses to address it in character - well ok (though the player making the remarks better be REALLY sure of the situation).
If, on the other hand, the receiving player is NOT comfortable with the remarks? This needs to be addressed above game immediately.
I can tell you that this has been done at tables that I have been at a number of times. I have experienced it as a DM and as an offended player, and I have seen it implemented by players and DMs alike.
I'm not going to speak as to your experiences - I wasn't there.
I can, however, tell you that, MY experience is that trying to solve out of game problems, in game, is at best futile and at worst exacerbates the situation and makes it worse.