Hypocracy
"I would rather not continue down the path of personal mud-slinging."
May I ask what it is that you are slinging? If you are unhappy about Merv let us see you write a signed letter to The Log.
Show some character and do not hide your identity. Give us your name along with your company and take your 15 minutes of fame. Then your can spend a more fruitful 15 minutes ( your estimate ) and re-register under another nom - de - plume.