i dont think ummm is defending what prendy is saying exactly or supporting his opinions, merely trying to explain in a protective way as one might expect from a family member, that hes new, young, naive and a bit daft sometimes so cut him some slack
you dont have to take any notice of her of course, but shes entitled to say it.
i do agree though that he would have been dismissed as a troll though if umm hadnt vouched for him.
i cannot even be bothered to get involved with him...