... in my original comment, either, Archie. I was serious about that & would have assumed that your comment was intended seriously as well, even without the caveat.

>> How about those few who have the guts to respond in an attempt to set the record straight by challenging some of the outrageous claims and sometimes misleading and untrue statements by some of the more "outspoken" critics of the hobby who think they have all the answers to complex issues? <<

No question that the posters you refer to in your comment are also important to the hobby and the exchange of information on the board. Personally, I appreciate their efforts (as long as they don't post anonymously!).

----- jim o\-S