Yeah, I'm OK with a friend's accomplishment of making a successful cable and connector. Just like I'd be proud to know the chick who founded Vizio, even though it's clobbered our industry. Or the guy who invented styrofoam cups that will now clog our landfills til eternity. Or the bastard who thought it would be a great idea to take free water, put it in a plastic bottle, and sell it for $1.50. Or the dude who made greasy burgers and fries cheap and ubiquitous, contributing to our national obesity problem.