This whole thread started with these disingenuous comments. Your motives in starting this thread had nothing to do with your concern for the distraction of another thread, and everything to do with your desire to govern this board. In this action you follow a447. Both of you had my respect at various times, but, for what it's value may or may not be, both of you have lost my respect with your attempts to muzzle others, for personal reasons.
This board is ungovernable, and if it was governed by anyone it would be by the moderator/owner(for better for worse, in sickness and in health).
Thank heavens for that, because it is that freedom which has given this board it's unique nature, over many years. If you can't accept that, move on.