>Yeah, I realize they weren't competent, but I also realize that it had no practical effect on my site's security

Can you explain why you think Symantec demonstrating incompetence is completely isolated from your Symantec SSL protected website?

I sense a lot of hostility coming from you. It seems like you think we do these things for fun. Do you imagine a bunch of grumpy men get together, drink beer, and pick a new SSL provider to harass and bully?