However: every time Rifleman has mentioned that he is "non-white", Goatfell has reacted with indignation, and insisted for some reason that Rifleman be more specific. Finally, Rifleman has (good-naturedly) given in and allowed that he is darkish brown. I thought that would put an end to the matter, but ...

Lox, maybe I need to spend more time on it - but for the first time, one of your posts makes no sense to me. Just don't know what the heck you're trying to say. Probably doesn't matter, though; if I did know, I'd probably be in agreement ...