Kevin, I think the throw a bone comment sort of implies that you think everyone is here for their own amusement waiting with baited breath for you to respond when in reality, most are fed up and hoping you will "get it" and pushing themselves to stick with you.
I doubt you meant it the way it came off and I'm sure most posters will get that but, it is something to look at. No one wants to d*ck around, unless of course it is humorous or serving some alternate purpose other than feeling like one is banging one's head against a brick wall.