The stereotypical AP is what? Were there such a profession, then it would still defy definition. I think you mean the Shackleford's, who sell out the people they claim to assist.
As for idiot, I didn't call MC an idiot, even though he called me one. It doesn't make much sense to hang around message boards all day, typing away; but he can still get on to something better if he isn't an idiot.