"...if I accept that."

Why would I need or want to accept that? Where is that a rule? You're telling me I cannot make up rules yet you (yourself) are making up rules to counter mine. I stated quite plainly that I started this thread. in doing so I initiated the conversation and the topic itself. Moderators for this forum lock threads for "going off topic." Do you deny that fact? If I build something, it is mine. This is my thread. You can have one too - but you have to start it yourself. I promise not to jump in on yours and troll you (unlike you've done to me). The only quantifiable factor here is that moderators of this forum will lock threads which go off topic. You cannot argue that. It is a known fact. Therefore, if YOU ACCEPT known facts, posting off-topic will get this thread locked. Doubt that? Give it a few more days and see but what this thread doesn't get locked down. Couple off-topic discussion with trolling and such and you'll see why moderators would lock it. Me, I'd lock it right now. It's already so far gone it can't be saved. Not due to me. Had I not been trolled here (as usual) I'd have made no further posts beyond the initial thread.

"If [I] accept that. [you] think I'll be a lot happier."

Really? Do you realize the total absurdity of that statement? Why would accepting something I don't like make me happier? No, it would in fact make you (the troll) happier - if I just accept your opinionated and irrational (as well as fact-less) commentary hijacking my thread. So it would make you happier - not me. That is such an irrational point it barely deserves a response.

And no I can't control who responds or what they say - but I can post disputes and corrections to prevent misinformation. Post whatever you feel like posting but don't expect me not to counter or contradict it. I have that right as well. Free speech flows both ways. Stop telling me to suck up what you spout and then remain silent. No one made you an authority - nor am I. I do, however, have facts to back up my original posted statement. And I continue (and will continue) to point out inconsistencies and outright ignorance when it raises its head in my thread. I do not do this in other peoples' threads. But here, since I started the thread, I will continue to defend my points and position. If you don't like that or agree with it - move along and start your own thread. I didn't post this thread to argue with people. Having said that, I will also not allow it to be hijacked nor my words twisted. This is classic trolling at its finest. You all, that is...not me. But of course trolls suffer from Dunning Kruger...so in your minds I'm the troll I'm sure.

randym77 posted at 9:28PM Thu, 31 December 2020 - #4409107

It's not your thread, Jag, once you post it. If you accept that, I think you'll be a lot happier. You can't control who replies or what they say.