"Ghodges2" wrote: (clip)says it is terrible that you have cut down old
growth cypress to make this bowl. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ask him whether any lumber was used in the construction of the house or
apartment he lives in. Or the fence around it. Does he have a fireplace?
How does he feel about paper?

Oh, he's only worried about old-growth cypress. No, he's only worried about
posturing, and trying to make you feel bad. I wouldn't worry about it, or
bother to argue with him.