To me the most important facet of the ordeal is the amount of attention it's drawn; as such it is a poor commentary on the state of the level of professionalism and cooperation in the Industry. Rumors are interesting, but gossip is deplorable. The difference?? Gossip is a rumor that's been dipped in poison. Plenty of that here, and it bodes ill.
That's the nature of an internet discussion board. It starts with rumor and progresses to gossip sic.
I do not consider an internet discussion thread a measure of the state of professionalism of the industry by any stretch. It is nothing more than a collection of opinions by annoymous people who claim to be part of the industry.
I decided to leave the misspelling as a humorous spoonerism