[@Caits]
Funny you should use the term "abuse" to describe Linus's behavior. 
Take this with a grain of salt (I am a 13 year old and not a particularly bright one at that), but I hardly see retorting repeated attempts to make someone feel inferior, demanding explanations from people who are acting HIGHLY suspicious, and not taking a five year old's words at face value as being abusive behavior. 
However, repeatedly disrespecting one's request not to be touched physically....