Backstar,
There was no "jumping" on reaper's initial post. Rather, there was reasonable concern for Jeff and for his support of the Forum. As I know from my professional life, when it comes to exercising care in the treatment of financial supporters, you really can't go too far.
BTW, don't you think his second post reveals something about the intentions or attitude behind the first one? "A shot"? Hey, you are TOO kind.
And I repeat: JEFF, THANK YOU, MAN!!