This is just out-of-control. Powayseller failed to see that Rich was pissed and failed to understand that she should have apologized (whether or not she thought she was wrong) rather than continue down the same path and disrespecting his wishes. Sometimes one has to apologize for what they said having been perceived as rude, crass, (and all the other descriptives you all used). It really doesnt matter if she inteneded it otherwise, or if she thinks she’s right in asking. She offended and should apologize.
However, the total avalanche of harsh replies is a little much given that you are all aware that her husband was just laid off a few weeks ago, etc. I think most of you know what kind of stress that puts on a family. It seems a bit heartless and cruel. I guess I am one to talk, having called sdrealtor a swear-word so many times way back when, but… powayseller obviously spends a lot of time on here and it seems that whether you are agree with her on not, she definitely starts a lot of conversations.