Yes, perhaps this needs to be discussed a little more. I didn't see the thread that was deleted.

while I myself have had my fingers smacked a couple of times (I mean, heck, anyone who opens their mouth as much as I do has a greater chance of putting their foot in it) yet, I have to admit, and I was thinking this just today, we do have a LOT of harmony here. Just look around other boards to know that. This can come at the cost of some people being dissatisfied.

Re. getting off topic, well I do see a lot of that happening here so can we really say it isn't tolerated?
Staying on topic has as much to do with respect for the person who began the thread.

I remember one thread I started which turned into a discussion on motor vehicles - which bores me to death! I was a wee bit cheesed off!
If we want to discuss another matter, it's easy enough to start a new thread.

Doc, don't feel I'm unsympathetic to your post, you have a valid beef which should be addressed. I trust your views will be treated with the respect they deserve.