Originally Posted by jhelmuth
So first off... no insult was meant. Sorry you interprited it that way. That is always a bit of a danger in reading the wrtten word - you can interprit it in the tone of voice you want it to be.
So again... my apologies.
Your apology is good with me. Yes it is a "flat medium" and it is subject to misinterpretation. That is why I have made it a habit to ad qualifiers, softeners and tone modifiers to anything I think might be subject to misunderstanding. The people that can write without fear of being misunderstood are Poets, Prof. Writers and Lawyers. I am none of those so I tend to walk on eggs sometimes.
Now as you pointed out so well, this is a very big community. So I felt it was appropriate to point out the need to be careful with ATF around finishes,
Concern for the "group welfare" is admirable. I share that with you. Otherwise, why talk? You can get all the info you need without helping another soul or risking a confrontation by just lurking.
along with making the commentary that sheer stability is THE goal with sythetics. I'm OK that you want to use stability in whatever context you wish. I don't find that there is anything bad about having to research more about products. As I pointed out, I do not believe that Synthetic motor oils will be harmful - but at the same time, don't expect miracles.
Again... there was no intention meant or direct at your intelligence. Information IS a good thing here as well as most anywhere the internet reaches. Many times people take our posts as "gospel". I'd always suggest that more fact finding is beneficial for the reader before taking the laymans word (particularly mine).
And mine as well. Often a poster will set off a thread that guts the common wisdom and really opens up a topic. Sure there are divergent positions but we all benefit from the dialog and new data. I too am a humble person and many have said mine is a false humility. But I assure you that my humility is the virtue of which I am most proud. And my best, as well.
All the best,
Jim