yes he is.
And because you replied and got thumbs, everyone who isn't looking at the newest comments will see him.
And because you replied, he feels important. Because people didn't just ignore him or click hide-all, He has the attention and rage he wanted.
I once suggested a title said "rename it "boner in skinny jeans"" for a content of spongebob going through a wall, the original title was "when your mom says your full name" and then somebody reposted it with the name I suggested
it got less thumbs but still it was successful.
It's all in the title. beating the pussy is way better than sneak attack, repost or not.
i've seen way too many of reddits front page **** on funnyjunk a day later and not linking back to the real OP and usually i just let it go but it's been like 12 hours since it went off reddits front page honestly