That's probably a bit unfair. Mikey knew WD from the past and he was an easy target. I feel sorry for him - Mikey has obviously put him under a lot of pressure.
Ferris didn't know WD prior. I think you're thinking of someone else. WD did say Ferriss was fun to talk to and invited him to come on the irc channel after they talked the first time, so it can't have all been bad.
But what's done is done. The forums live on!