I totally agree. A simple reply with the word "no" would have sufficed. If they push it, sure go public, but to make such a big issue of it at this point is jus

I totally agree. A simple reply with the word "no" would have sufficed. If they push it, sure go public, but to make such a big issue of it at this point is just dis-respecting your employer (or owner, or whatever). Agreed on your second point too... not surprising coming from TechCrunch.