All the HD hype makes me laugh. Folk with not exactly 20/20 vision will be kidding themselves it's great and getting stung a few quid for it. You can only see what you can see. What's next, VHD television ?
I wont get involved but if that was a genuine email reply, it beggars belief. On the other hand, there may be an underlying problem. Alzheimer's or Korsakoff Syndrome would explain. In which case, don't persecute the afflicted.