What I want to know is how do you feel about one dealer trying to get another dealer to go raise his prices so as not to compete in a free market. Is this basing his dealings on the highest plane of justice, fairness and morality?

Then you can explain to me why you also feel this activity should be kept secret.

Then you can explain why you think the guy who is doing that is a "nice guy".

While you at it, you say you can understand why Chuck is upset. Perhaps you can explain to me why Chuck is upset. Is it because now if he wants to sell chips he needs to compete in a free market?

I'm not saying you shouldn't like Mr. Smorse. I'm saying that even if you do like him, you should admit that what he is doing is wrong and you should expect him to stop and maybe even apologize.