Many of those complaining about the nature of this thread may not have considered that there are at least two modes of thought being discussed. First there is reality, and then there is the idealized version of reality, and I don't really see a problem with either being explored, to be honest.
As I've said elsewhere, most of us would agree that Ronaldo is certainly thinking about leaving the club. That much is a given. We are also all aware that he hasn't said anything directly, at least not for some time, and it is at this point that the whole affair becomes rather subjective. That doesn't mean that it's pointless to construct a logical scenario, however -- from the evidence that we do have, the relative silence from Ronaldo, as well as the sheer aggressiveness of Madrid's approach -- and to draw inferences from it.
While it may ultimately be sensible for us to wait until the European Championships are concluded, it hardly seems realistic, and in my opinion, there is already enough evidence to reasonably conclude that Ronaldo has been guilty of negligence in his handling of this situation. Of course, reality then bites you on the arse and reminds you that footballers can pretty much do as they wish, but that doesn't mean that we are obliged to accept it.
And even if you choose to distrust the 'message' that Ronaldo supposedly 'put out there' via the Brazilian website (I happen to trust it, personally), his silence, along with the implausibility of Real Madrid going to the lengths that they have without at least some encouragement, means that it is hardly idle chatter to consider that Ronaldo has shown a lack of respect for the club, as well as the fans. We know that he isn't stupid, and I'm not even sure that immaturity is a valid defense, here. In fact, it isn't. A charitable reading of the situation might suggest that he is hopelessly torn between the club that he loves and the club that he has dreamt of playing for, but that still doesn't lessen the anxiety of many of the fans, and at this point it is needlessly cruel to allow the situation to drag out as long as it has.
At the very least it should force one to question whether Ronaldo even believes that United, Sir Alex, and the fans, have all contributed to his rise to the top.
The major complaint that I am detecting concerns the lack of respect for the club in allowing this saga to unfold as it has. I am yet to see a plausible argument that suggests that this situation could not have been handled differently, or that Ronaldo has had little-or-no control over the way that it has played out. Without a plausible defense, it is perfectly reasonable, it seems to me, for fans to feel bemused and upset by the way that the club has been treated. He could have prevented Real Madrid using their well rehearsed bully tactics -- designed to brow beat and embarrass the club in to submission -- for one.
Personally, I'm not the type that worries about that which I have no control, but I know that many do, and it is the United fans that are foremost in my mind, even if some of them are acting like 'drama queens'. Life would be boring without a little drama, would it not?
He compared us to Spaghetti. 
