As I made my comments in public, I will also apologize in public.
I am not normally given to "flaming" or even impolite emails, and the tone and a number of the comments of my previous post were rude, aggressive, offensive and demeaning, for which I offer no excuse, but I do offer my apologies. I personally know much better than to lose it over something like this and go off on someone, anyone, at all, but particularly someone who is indeed respected (and rightfully so) and does have a great deal of accomplishments to his name. Some of those accomplishments I personally enjoy the benefits of.
Miguel, I sincerely apologize for my attitude and comments. They were out of line, regardless of circumstances. I do appreciate your responding. I admit that I did feel "flamed" by your response, and felt very frustrated. I should have assumed that, unlike my post, that tone was unintentional. I also apologize for venting my frustrations (not all of which had any relation to this list) to you and especially in a public forum.
In addition, I apologize to the community in general for the post. I was out of line.
My intent in coming to this list was not to flame or provoke, but to actually understand the patent and licensing details of mono better. Though my post was inappropriate in tone, and included comments I should not have made, I do feel that the issue is unanswered as of yet, and that I have valid concerns, and was able to detail some of them in that post.
I see that the discussion continues, and sadly as a result of my post, with some continued tension. I will not participate further unless specifically invited (unlikely I imagine), however, I will continue to read, and I do hope that a conclusive answer can be determined and the issue put to rest.
Again, my apologies...
Andy Lewis
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