so why not consider it before dismissing it out of hand The multiple upvotes I've received for these postings suggest that, yes, I could well be justified dism

so why not consider it before dismissing it out of hand The multiple upvotes I've received for these postings suggest that, yes, I could well be justified dismissing your latest comment out of hand. And I probably ought to withdraw my apology acceptance, unless someone else has taken over your account for the moment.