In truth, for me the issue was mainly the hypocrisy of complaining about wasting someone's time with needless posts, while doing virtually the same with a series of off-topic gripes and snipes unrelated to the post at hand.
In reviewing all of this, suddenly I'm reminded of a thing my grandfather once said - "
Never try to reason with a mule. It only aggravates the mule, and just wastes your time"
Also,I'd like to take a moment to state my appreciation and thanks to any and all who have, and may yet, helpfully answer any questions I've had or will have.