>>> BTW, the people on this channel are merely scrutinizing you as a
>representative
>>>of a group of people infected with a particularly virulent meme.
>>>Their questions, objections and discussions are just so much
>>>scientific experimental manipulation, prodding you this way and that
>>>just to see how you wriggle under the microscope. Unlike a microbe,
>>>however, you are a human being (although a confused and misled
>>>one), and I consider their toying with you in this manner without
>>>you at least being aware that it's happening to you to be petty,
>>>cruel, and not in the least bit funny. I apologize for this. Joe
>
>If I were John, I'd be offended by your condescension.
>
>BTW, I hope you're not apologizing for *my* actions.
>
I'm not offended by anything anyone has said.