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I'm a little amazed at the gamut this has run...
Speaking as one who has both intentionally and unintentionally shown their ass here, I wonder that we may all be a little better off if we occasionally crank the righteous indignation dial back a few notches... and respect the opinions of others even if we don't agree with them. I know, pot & kettle, guilty as charged.
I may kid a bit here, but my general inability to suffer fools easily sometimes makes it simpler to play one rather than go off on them. Plus, it's surprising sometimes what you learn while being underestimated. People will often go out of their way to answer questions you didn't know to ask or merely didn't wish to ask. Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
I may not agree with you, but I will defend your right to say your peace -as long as you realize that having said it means that others have the right, nay, even obligation, to call you on it. When you're griping about non-issues someone will likely call you on it. Have the good sense to put aside your ego and stop blathering long enough to listen to the reply. I guarantee that it is almost inevitable that someone knows more about some part of it than you. Consider it a learning opportunity.
By the way, don't expect people to listen to you endlessly bitch about minor issues because they offend your doubtlessly self diagnosed OCD without getting tired of it when you continue to repeat it in other threads. Grow up and realise your issues are your's, not our's. Next time you feel you must blow off endlessly about a line or so of screen real estate, start a thread where you can do so in private and remember to wash your hands when done. Others with similar inclinations will gladly join you.
As to the Peaceniks, stand up and defend your positions respectfully and you'll have that peace. Peace at any price is not worth the bad taste it leaves in your mouth...
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