Maybe this person doesn't know what "gouge" is.
Using his definition, interview prep would be considered 'cheating' too; OR, the person is sore because s/he didn't get, find, or use the "gouge".
If you are really worried about what you are saying on the online forum, then maybe the problem lies with what you are posting and not whether someone is reading it.
As far as the information requested and posted already - thanks for sharing.
Obviously a lot of experience out there.