At the risk of doubling down on a losing hand, back on the first page I did lead a post with "speedengineer, I respect your opinion but..." Other than a polite response by speedengineer conceding that I had a valid point (also followed by a "but..."), I do not recall anyone saying they see MY point of view. Double standard? Indeed, was it not you who immediately jumped on my early posts implying that I'm not happy with anything?? A false polite preface would not have changed the real meaning to anyone paying attention. As for shutting someone down, it's more about diminishing credibility or "value" of their opinion. Comments such as yours implying I am just a malcontent, or others that I am a unreasonably argumentative or habitually deny irrefutable facts, cumulatively do exactly that. It may not be intentional in your case, but it is an age old tactic to effectively silence people with opposing opinions and any attempt to counter it just makes it worse.
You have some good points. Tom was correct.
Fair enough.
Malcontent (which I didn't say) I guess it still remains to be seen if you wish to continue this.
There's nothing wrong with debating. I know you enjoy it.
My tactic is only to make things entertaining, not silence people, and get others opinions. (stir the pot)
Honestly, you had me thinking for a while on how I wanted to play it.
Not many threads right now, people are viewing the drama.
I may go a few rounds with you, but not now. Everyone's welcome to join it BTW.
J~