Fearless, your comments are very clear. It's just that you encountered NOP and cobra, two of the most "to the point" posters here.
It's an open forum, and all pov's are welcome, yours most definitely included. No need to attach too many disclaimers. Your contexts are perfectly clear and easy to follow.
One of the reasons I asked LG to post here even though his story was already on the newcomer's board is that the SSM forum is IMHO a unique mix of literate, smart, well-read, kind, loving people. I don't read any other forums, so maybe some of them are like this one. Although some people have wandered over here after having heard that you can really get some good stuff here even if SSM isn't your primary problem. You are certainly a welcome addition to the crew.