he was not being rude. he made a legitimate point. and he specified he didn't mean to be rude. I see it rather like a well meant warning to people : get information first, then act. be smart with your money and your future (taxes). there's nothing judgmental about that. I know nothing about︀ offshore and I feel the same way, I call it common sense. common sense helps︁ people - who are not blind to see.