Yes, please, let's not get personal. You'll get the thread closed, and a closed thread doesn't do anyone any favors.
Part of the problem is, by Jelsoft rules, we are not allowed to post a portfolio, or even a link to a portfolio. Hell, I may be violating the rules by mentioning that I have a portfolio and customer testimonials.
I understand that numerous people want this to remain a site about free community support, and though I don't fully agree with that stance I do respect it. However, at some point we have to deal with the reality that more and more cash business is being done on this site every day, and clients (and the occasional developer or designer) are getting abused.