I don't think the post was offensive. I think it's valid to ask what Ximian is doing to boost their position. Some Ximian products link to web services. Eazel services for a start now.
Balsa is a good example of software that's pushed aside.
Of course, Ximian supports their own programs. Balsa and gnome calendar are not their interest. Shouldn't we ask how other contributions to Gnome should get good distribution support. Should there be a competition to Ximian. Maybe using red-carpet and another channel.