Suds,
I guess I should have added "IMO" to that post.
As I have stated many times before, I believe it is important to have the benefit of constructive analysis and sometimes that analysis might lead to a negative conclusion or opinion. If these are presented with a reasonable foundation of facts and do not constitute bashing, I think they are very valuable. I want to hear and digest these points as I would prefer to find out my money should be removed before it is too late rather than after. Constructive criticism trumps chearleading in my books.
I believe that JES's comment should not be taken out of context, as it was in reference to a post that contained falsehoods and was nothing more than bashing.
That said, I will not speak for John. This is all my opinion.
Cheers,
Bluenoser