In reply to Mike McAlister.

I totally agree with you on all points, especially about open discussion. It just seemed that your response was rather passive-aggressive, even though it is clear that you don't mean to be "cast stones." Putting up a comparison shot is, I think, quite suggestive. Also, your last paragraph implies that Anders's desire to provide free themes is somehow potentially problematic for professional WordPress theme developers.
So, while I completely share your sentiments about open discussion, I think that one should be forthright about nature of his comments. Even the tone and word choices (he is a "creative young lad") count in such discussions; the latter comment seems condescending to me. In sum, your response does have the effect of "creating waves" or "casting stones" in that it calls attention to similarities in both designs and suggests (however subtly) that Anders's designs are copies --to some extent-- of yours.
However, I say this with respect and with the understanding that I may be reading too much into your comments.