Oh, I agree completely, and I hope my lame attempt at humor wasn't too offensive. I only meant it as a caution: it's all too easy to take one point out of a me

Oh, I agree completely, and I hope my lame attempt at humor wasn't too offensive. I only meant it as a caution: it's all too easy to take one point out of a message ("ask questions instead of making assertions") and neglect the many other wonderful points you mentioned about being calm and respectful and all that.