I would not be me, though, if I had not pointed out that HttpException derived from IOException still conceptually sucks. Protocol exceptions logically ARE NOT i/o exceptions in my opinion, no matter how many long drinks you take.
I agree this is not the prettiest solution, but such is life.
I am glad we have you here to play devil's advocate.
Mike
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