And no, I haven't heard you play, but judging from what you have said—and your own rigid position on the matter, I think I have a pretty good idea.
I wouldn't dream of criticising your playing without hearing it, Don, for the simple reason that so many people on these websites love to misrepresent themselves. I won't name an example, 'cause I'd only get "moderated". I think you should adopt the same attitude. Whatever people say that gets your back up, the proof of the pudding is...