You probably read my post, so I think it is obvious that yes that is what I mean, and why.
They are behaving in the way ssmage complains about, asserting their superiority on totally invalid grounds. Is that irony, or just hypocrisy?
You seem to know their criticism is without merit, so why are you still acting on it? Who cares what makes them angry?
And you say it's just three buildings, but who knows how much encouragement they will get from knowing you will act on their demands, however stupid?
The phrase "blood in the water" springs to mind.