The part that pushed my button so much was his comment that I accept bitcoins because I am selling mining gear.
The exact opposite is true. I am selling mining gear because I accept bitcoins.

I accept bitcoins for deeply rooted philosophical reasons.

I first read about the concept of online digital cash in the late 90's and was enthralled by the idea.
I had been waiting for the last decade for it to come along, and now that bitcoins are here,  I can hardly sleep.
I spend just about every waking moment promoting them in every way I can.  
I'm positive bitcoins are going to change the world for the better, and I want to be a part of that.
I don't care at all about selling mining gear,  and I can't think of something more insulting to me than having my devotion to bitcoin being downplayed.

I'm currently working on another project that I think will be the biggest news yet for the bitcoin community.
It's not for sure yet,  but I hope to be able to make an announcement about it at the end of this week.  (Hopefully on Bruce's show)

"Thank you" to all the forum members who helped make the above projects possible.
Keep your fingers crossed!

-DiamondPlus