baker could probably have rephrased that line as a more indirect one, still implying what was intended. having said that, rich, you didn't have to revert with the comment targeting baker in response to his question of trying things yourself. yes people read things differently, but to me, rich's was a more personal assault than anything.

anyway, I'll be keeping a watch. any defense to your action in this specific incident will be considered as an offense.

closing the thread here as this conversation is over. period.