It definitely came across as a personal attack. Frankly, I was absolutely astounded when I read the thread because I have enjoyed your posts for years and benefited from your generosity on many occasions. I hoped I misunderstood your intention.

I most definitely had no intention of attacking Naomi personally.

However, I still feel an apology is in order.

I am very sorry that Naomi took what I said so personally. And I am very sorry that I took the bait after she posted the links to the thread in the MSDN forum even after they no longer existed.

However, I am not sorry for expressing an opinion about what constitutes ethical behavior while on the job.