What started it was Andy's blog:
http://weblogs.foxite.com/andykramek/archive/2007/05/19/3815.aspx
After that you'll need to do your own research. Thanks for the link.
I read Andy's blog, and looked through enough of the messages to understand your reaction. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I understand where you're coming from.
IMO, I don't find anything from Marcia, Andy, or Cathy that's inflammatory or even strongly objectionable. Actually, I agree with many of Andy's points. It was a business decision, and he's moving on.
Maybe it boils down to a choice of words - my two cents is that VFP customers who did not upgrade beyond V5 or V6 are not on solid ground to protest the EOL decision.
Kevin