> There is nothing personal about my question. As I see it, this guy has questionable credentials to get such a prestigious job, so I ask what has he done. If

> There is nothing personal about my question. As I see it, this guy has questionable credentials to get such a prestigious job, so I ask what has he done. If that's all you did, I would say that's not a personal attack. But how is saying "looks like cronyism to me" not a personal attack?