"Akenaton. You pretend to be civil yet your posts are often full of ill-considered and downright uncivil content.

I never "pretend" to be anything other than what I am, what you see and what you read is what you get.   Come up to Scotland and ask anyone who knows me, I am the most "unpretentious" person in the area.
I treat everyone the same, from the local Laird to the local bin man.
You have an opinion on me, that is all, and your opinion is very wrong.

Regarding what I write, I make sure that I quote reputable sources, I am never uncivil......unless severely provoked or libelled by Team Musket or their minions.
I would be more impressed by your sincerity, if you or any of your pals had the guts to condemn the libellous statements made or the insulting remarks, which amazingly are still being used on a thread about civil discussion.