I see what you mean Bill D. IMO, there is really little point in this thread anymore.

What is sad, if not humourous, is as soon as you raise the topic of pointless and futile insults, versus making a point, someone will follow up shortly after demonstrating the very pointless approaches you raised:)

IMO,among most readers (outside hose with already polarized positions) this approach tends to minimize any points these posters seem to have a desire to pass on to others, versus reinforcing their case.