I agree with you for the most part. Now I didn't see them in the Renown but it was in the Revenge when I saw them. Info came to me that they were now using a different account doing the same with the Mandel (If we are indeed talking about the same person).
Once again, if they want to pay for their fun, that's fine with me as it helps keep the game free for the rest of us. Unfortunately it makes it a little unfriendly for new players. I admit that I go back and play blitz as well but I use frigates and destroyers. My experienced fleet members use up to CAs which can be countered.
They likely had new BOs Power leveled for the next time around. On a PCA you could use any sailor and possibly purchase crew. What can we do really?
It is distasteful that they trash talk and make fun of other players. I have seen this myself and I know that's what irks people the most. Higher tier ship, good crew, and experienced player trash talking new and inexperienced players... That is sad and pathetic. If anything, we should just feel sorry for him and leave it at that.