If it looks like shit...
If it smells like shit...
If it feels like shit...
If it sounds like shit...
Trust your senses.
It must be shit.
You had and always have choices to respond. You can respond first of all like an adult without the pictures. Secondly not get into the attack mode.
A smart intelligent person ACTs and follows their conscious to communicate professionally and as respectful as possible.
All I see is you "REACT"ing. A reaction will most often be negative.