I just printed out your message and will read it every day. I praised you and gave you encouragement when you were a nobody. It shows how far I have fallen.

Mike....anyone who knows Mike Cole knows he doesn't need defending....but regardless, he has never, ever been a "nobody".

I remember when he started posting .NET questions several years ago - his questions were always very well-phrased, and the person giving him an answer (Bonnie, myself, later Viv, whoever) always knew that Mike "got" the answer. A forum can have the smartest technical solution providers on the planet, but doesn't have any value unless someone starts off an exchange with a good question. He's also been able to turn around and help others out.

Mike Cole has always been a decent guy up here - and you've really pushed the limits with him...implying he was racist, implying he's a "nobody". Fortunately, he's a bright enough fellow to consider the source.