<p>As I previously stated, I sincerely appreciate valuable personal experience and objective data, analysis, or facts pertaining to the questions I put forth in this thread (see previous replies for great examples of such), even if they are contrary to my goals. Personal opinions of anonymous strangers on a forum, however, are of no value to me, or really to anyone for that matter. If personal opinions ARE going to be expressed, online posting etiquette (as well as general social custom) dictates that they should be put forth in a less off-putting manner (read, for instance, zoedoggie’s post).</p>
<p>YOU on the other hand, parentofpeople, are committing the ultimate faux pas of contributing absolutely NOTHING worthwhile to the discussion all while making ill-mannered remarks of a personal nature. Please DO NOT post in this thread if you do not have something of value to contribute to the discussion (which, based on your previous post, you clearly do not).</p>
<p>Thanks to all those who DO have valuable insight on my questions, whether it affirms OR discourages my desired actions!</p>