Quote Originally Posted by Cornet View Post
I cannot see why the basic question is a contentious issue.
Yes, it aught not be an issue. But what aught to be, and what is are often a world apart, especially on a concentrated discussion forum that brings all types of people together, who have an interest in a similar thing. Such are the unique dynamics on every forum, and on every forum there are topics that have hot-buttons. At XMarks this is one of them and rational explanation, unfortunately will always get trumped by feelings, emotions, and instinct.

It aught to be a non-issue. And yet, here we are...