Rich,
Your post is obviously one of those examples at what you consider to be humor. I don't find it funny. Maybe others will. If you wish to warn a friend about a specific auction that is your choice.

Don't paint my statements with your twisted brush. You probably blame the "gun" rather than the individual who used it in the commission of a felony.

I'll bet Michael will never make THAT mistake again. I'm sure he wouldn't of listened to you anyway. The price of owing you would have been too high and I'm sure he would of gotten tired of hearin about how "you saved him" every time you got together.
Jim