Stan, I wholly support your work, regardless of what my mathematics and physics background may tell me, simply because of the amount of time and effort you have put into it. And I'll be one of the first to buy your book when it releases, because of my thirst for knowledge.
But I don't think this thin skin in the face of adversity does any good to your, or Hal's, legacy. Regardless of the dissention, you should remain diplomatic. There will always be antagonists. But there will also be skepticism. I can understand if there's information you don't want to release until the book is out; that's pretty obvious. But at the same time, there are things that can be better said or represented, while being honest of what is known and unknown.