Diminishing Returns

Do YOU feel better now?

Thanks, Al

You are a true gentleman!

Three_ easy_payments,

I’m really sorry you took it that way.
it certainly was NOT my intention, conscious or unconscious, to lord it over anybody.  That would be my last thought.  I’m just happy that I’m off the personal treadmill I was on. 

tomsic601,

Thanks for the kind words.
Back at you!,

gdnrbob,

That would never happen.

That I would quit that site
,

ref507,

Thanks!

To everyone else,

If I came across as being judgmental,  I sincerely apologize.  That certainly wasn't my intent. 

Mahler123,
I thought this was a forum for expressing your feelings freely.
I have no delusions of grandeur, and I find your characterization of me quite insulting.  If you feel threatened, that’s not my problem.
Please don’t presume to speak for other members.  If anyone feels the way you do, they’re perfectly capable  of expressing it themselves. That's what a free forum is all about.
I only express my opinions, as every other member does.
As for Rachmaninoff, I am entitled to my opinion, just as you are.
I don't think personal attacks are desirable on this forum.

Thanks to all who wrote encouraging words!
It’s appreciated.

Bob,

I think I’m at the point where I don’t care if the system can sound better.  Of course this may change somewhere down the line.  But right now, I’m alright.

Thanks!