I think that question stands in the wake of reading the article. People seem to arguing that the language used constitutes a threat; I don't see that in the slightest. It isn't overtly friendly, but it isn't menacing.

I did read the article and I don't see one insult.

>If someone told me that, I'd feel absolutely terrible inside. And that is the definition of an insult.

So if someone calls you and tells you a loved one has died, they just insulted you? Man, I better never let anyone know anything that will make them feel bad. That would be insulting. /s

Is saying "You're going to be sued by our horde of lawyers" an insult, or a factual statement?

> And that is the definition of an insult.

No it's not. The person who leaked the info should feel some responsibility for his actions. I don't think HTC exec's actions were not to scale in opinion. But this is no way an insult.

You appear to have a different definition of definition than I do.

Well, my reaction at that point would be...

Gee, I have stolen property - either pinched by me, or pinched by somebody and given to me.

I can either say, whoops, I'll give it back.

Or I can try lying to them in a completely stupid way, to try and worm my way out of this, so I still get to keep the phone.

I would call that a "threat" rather than an "insult".

FYI, I think a threat is worse than an insult in most cases.