I have responded to Mark who is my friend, and over reacting, and now I respond to you. You are also my friend, and I appreciatte all you have done for me, and the work you do for the benefit of the hobby.

Having said that, I think you are getting into it with Mark, at least in part, because you know he'll react, and you can. It is a little mean, and unnecessary. It would be so much more productive if you had stayed with your original post where you seemed intent on togetherness. This post is an attempt to inject a bitter sarcasm that will only be hurtful to Mark, and not accepted as friendly fun, and you know it, and knew it when you did it. That is being a bully.

Please don't tarnish your efforts with unnecessary actions. I know for a fact your a better man than that.

And Mark, accept that you aren't the only person with an interest. In fact bask in the glory of knowing that you set a standard.