It really is quite easy to explain why Boys will not answer the question nor change his listing as First Place. He has lived his last 8 years eating, breathing, sleeping, and telling anyone and everyone that he won the 2004 Hilton Contest, and it is so ingrained in his mind, that he cannot let it go nor will he ever. It is his life, and he may have no other. Anyone ever met the boys in person?
I, too, applaud the fact you did well, but just save your face now, change your signature to say you finished in a tie for 2nd, and this will all blow over. Instead, you focus on deflection back to FDC and a different topic. You really are a sad individual and how could anyone believe anything you say? Just do the right thing and change it. I know you will ignore this though and live in your illusion.