I think the way this thing is playing out smacks of deceit.  Could we be dealing with a frustrated OWB dealer who can't unload a yard full of "smokers" and was hoping to create the illusion of "gassifiers are too much work" for his prospective customers.  I think that scenario is just as plausible as someone shooting an expensive system "full of holes."  If he is legitimate, the behavior is reckless beyond comprehension.  What I learned from this thread is that the Boiler Room is filled with great people willing to stand up for a struggling stranger.  They offered hope in the face of accusations of self-interested motive.  The Boiler Room members have got to be some of the best people I have never met. ;-)