Wow thanks for ALL the great comments and opinions guys! I've been away for the weekend (as usual to Jersey hehe

) and came back to FORTY SIX replies wowsers!
I just wanted to clarify a few things to wrap this baby up. The PM was actually from a good friend, who like myself is VERY blunt, and expressed concern that I seemed grouchy and confrontational, and was wondering if something was wrong, The part about complaints and name calling was also in the PM, but not on his part.
The reason I started this thread was not to suggest that I am going to change who I am, or stifle my views that I am passionate on, but just to express that I am open to anyone who would like to talk to me ABOUT me, or about anything they'd like.
I also see the good point about quoting others, but 9 times out of 10 I'm doing it because I'm too darn lazy to retype what someone else has already said

Overall, I basically intend to just check that my post reflects what I REALLY mean, and doesn't come across any other way besides the way I truly feel. Again, I'm really proud to be part of a message board that appreciates the opinions of everyone, and is open to discussion, even debate.
Look forward (as always) to posting with all of you
