My original point (which Michael agreed with) is that passing on rumors isn't particularly productive given the fact that those who know what's really going on aren't talking (if they can't kee their mouths shut they are excluded from future advance information), and therefore those who disseminate the rumors generally don't have complete or accurate information. The rumor you passed on was no exception; while getting some things right, there are some significant discrepancies between the rumor and the actual camera. Specifically, the model number, sensor size, and where the new camera fits in Canon's DSLR lineup were incorrect. My original "talking out of their rectum" comment wasn't even directed at you, it was directed at people who start such rumors without knowing what they're talking about. Like your source.
Then when the 5D was introduced, some unfounded, snide, and uncouth comments were made re my original comment about the rumor (which Michael seconded, so if you want to attack me, you need to attack him also to be consistent). When I pointed out the inconsistencies between the full context of my statement and the snide comments directed my way, as well as the inconsistencies between the rumor and the actual camera, your response was to call me an "elitist douche bag". At no time did I ever direct any personal insults of that type your way; your choice to engage in that sort of ad hominem immature name-calling does not lend credibility to your claim to simply want an honest intellectual debate. I have on numerous occasions attacked the merits of ideas, but I do not engage in personal attacks against individuals. I have said that an idea or theory is stupid or has obvious flaws on numerous occasions, but I haven't called individual people stupid, not even you.
My definition of a civilized debate is discussing the subject without engaging in gratuitous personal attacks. What's yours?