Totally agree with you, Bala. 

I've been cc-d on a couple of these emails and unfortunately, people who are famous in their fields, do seem to feel they are above examination. The attitude that sometimes comes across is this: "How dare anyone write negatively about me!" (Regardless of the facts of the situ).

So if we whitewash negative information in these situations, knowledge and neutrality are the first casualties.

Best

Bishakha