It's good that this thread has cooled off a bit. One of the founding principles of this place is that it is different in the way disagreements are handled, when and if they occur. In the long run, no one generally win an online argument, and at times even enemies are made when the opposite could just as easily be true. We want this place to be a place where people are comfortable asking questions, giving answers, no matter if the question is simple or complex. We have quite the variety of experience here, and that means an equally varied set of answers on some subjects. We expect (and the User Agreement states) that we all treat each other with respect. Anything short of that is a disappointment, especially if it comes from the professionals among us. But any member should treat others as they would like to be treated, and has the right to expect the same from everyone else.
I'm glad that the parties involved have simply agreed to proceed with the project, and let everyone learn how this particular example works out. None of us knows it all, and it will stay that way. We simply don't live long enough. But we can make the best use of time while we're around. Have fun everybody!