I was playing a little game with him, because I believe he has been doing the same thing to us VFPers for years. He didn't like us disagreeing with the authoritarian super being that he seems to think he is.

Dale,

Out of curiosity, why do you believe it was a 'game' to him?

The original post talked about using Microsoft's statement of support until 2010. John and I separately posted what turned out to be similar messages, asking the individual to check his premises and to ask himself how much value such a statement of support would truly carry against more powerful factors.

I don't wish to rehash all the events of last week. Suffice it to say that his objective and mine was to provide some insight based on repeated experiences we've both had.

Though John is no longer part of the UT, the issues that he intensely debated remain. People like John, Rod Paddock, myself, and a few other forum members have seen significant market impact and trends, based on which products are declining and which are receiving more focus.

I'll agree that John was very rough sometimes, but it doesn't discredit the message he was conveying about the value of learning new technologies. His advice was often as sound as the technical solutions that are made on these forums every day. And where topical, I intend to continue offering insights (though maybe with a little less willful provocation).

It wasn't a game to me, and I dare say it wasn't a game to John. So if you wish to take the time to respond, I'm curious to know why you believe it was a game.

Thanks,
Kevin