Okay Michael, I know you don't need my defense of you but I am going to chime in anyway!

> I started out responding to a couple of
> posts that you were not even a part of. No
> problem as I know that forums are open for
> anyone to participate in the discussion and
> I'm always glad to respond and discuss
> things with anyone. But you were downright
> insulting while at the same time implying
> that the business that I was affiliated with
> was cheating customers.

Okay, first it sounds like you are implying that Michael shouldn't have responded since he wasn't apart of the original disscussion, but using that logic, you (and everyone else shouldn't have replied - in fact no one should ever reply to a post).

Micheal was "dwonright insulting"? That's funny! I have never found him insulting (and it's not just becuase you share the name of my son and father, Michael ). He is however a "straighter shooter" and tells it how it is.

> Normally, I would probably have been
> insulted and prone to defend myself in a
> different manner if someone had made
> statements as you did. However, you plainly
> stated to me to put on my "thick
> skin" as some statements may be
> misunderstood. So, I took what you said with
> a grain of salt and responded back, to some
> extent, in the same manner that you did.

Hmm - maybe with some actual information instead of the hints and "fog". Oh, I have heard of your "title" before and it has always seemed to me to be insubstantial. I have another story regarding that but I don't want to get off topic (remind me Michael to mention foggy claims sometime)

> I have no intention of debating this with
> you any further, mainly out of respect for
> other members on this forum. However, I will
> say that, yes, I do claim to write business
> letters and unless I directly do not hold up
> to that claim, you have no right to
> insinuate otherwise...so tread carefully.

Hmm - "tread carefully" - what is that supposed to mean - a veiled threat (against what i'd like to know). I will say that if your letter were anything like your posts, they would be filed in my circular file cabinet. And, don't stop out of "respect" for the members - we love a good debate, as long as it isn't clouded in fog.

> AFter reading several other posts from you
> in this forum, I have seen that this is not
> the first time you have been on the verge of
> being what I would define as insulting to
> other people. I participate in a few other
> forums and have never had this problem
> before; I can assure you the manner in which
> you respond to people does not give a good
> impression.

Hmm (again) ... Michael doesn't make a good impression?! The only reason I read this was because I saw he had posted. And problem? What problem? Michael (who, by the way, is highly respected by many here) simply asked for clarification.

Now if you want insulting, get me on a roll

Have a good day,

Tam