This russkiejedi guy is the only guy that decided to make personal attacks. It looks like about 95% of the posts on here are appreciative of the post. Then you went back and told John that "A few were appreciative, but many started in on personal attacks." Why would you do that???

Sure, obviously a lot of people are going to be inquisitive when you mention he doesn't post on CB anymore. People want to know the story, so that's what a lot of these posts are about. But I see tons of support and appreciation for Haddow's comments:

• We definitely lost a good one in him. (nm)
• ^This, and I never understood it. Great contributor and a big loss imo. (nm)
• It really is too bad he doesn't like to post here anymore, he was such a good BB
• I haven't seen any of the team play, but I always appreciate Haddow's posts and
• Thank you for posting Haddow's insight. I've always enjoyed his insights. (nm)
• Definitely a loss with Haddow no longer posting on CB (nm)
• I knew him personally for 6 years before I moved. Good guy
• His analysis has historically been very, very accurate. (nm)
• Nicest guy on earth...
• I am a basketball novice although a major fan. Always appreciate his comments. (nm)
• John, we love your posts , dont let a few rotten apples kill it (nm)

Why don't you share those with John?  There are maybe 3 people on here saying anything negative about him, but the vast majority are appreciative.  No reason to continue to encourage him to hold a grudge towards CB, just because there are a few bad apples here as one poster mentioned above.