There are (at least) two issues here.
First, yes I agree it is tacky to add an unsupported disparaging comment about a product and then pitch your own.
I site as an example: "YEH ALUMINUM IS FINE IF YOU LOVE CORROSION. AND YES IT WILL WORK, BUT MY WORK IS A PIECE OF ART THAT WILL LAST 1000 YEARS. "
Having said that, I think you should make your parts. Just as I felt there
was a need for an alternative, and I created a package, if you think there is a need for your product, make it.
I suggest the April 1998 article recently mentioned above, for starting dimensions.
Two, Although I sometimes miss the intended meaning, in e-mail or posts, I do sense you feel 'hurt'.
You have just bought your Pantera, and you attended your first meeting (I met you there).
You are an excited and motivated new member to the Pantera community. This group may not be something you have experienced before; the camaraderie, spirit, and the
willingness to help each other is truly amazing. The examples are numerous. I'll buy you a "welcome" beer(s) in the Vegas
hospitality suite and tell you a few stories.
You should not feel it necessary to remove your comments, or posts. I do suggest, since this topic has become WAY off target, that you start a new one.
One suggestion, I put a bunch of links in
my early posts, and some have changed
(http://www.geocities.com/pantera_tech/SteeringRack_1)
and I've taken hate mail because of it, well not really hate
.Anyway, create some links to your product, then KEEP them up to date !
Chuck