I was more than happy with the constructive advice that started trickling in. What took this thread off the rails was the story-telling to create a fake scenario, that then created a completely different reality to the original question - in order for some to just make themselves feel superior...
This is a subtle attempt to suggest a troll, because I am replying to those who took the time to reply?
Yet, earlier in the thread, I was lambasted for leaving it without responding - allowing time for others to make things up.
Can't win! :D
Perhaps, but then to create a mutual 'back slap session' over their own assumptions? The conversation was hardly left. You actually have to go out into the real world occasionally. Sadly, I have yet to develop the inclination to stream the forum updated posts direct to my brain, whilst having...
Perhaps it makes more sense that it would be aimed at the ones creating their own narrative from fantasy, to justify trying to feel good about themselves? Combined with those who then do not read the factual post, but react to said created narrative.
Critical thinking is a skill.
Dear me, look at these comments at the end. Did they make you feel better? The most experienced horse people ever to walk the planet? Vastly superior? From a few words on a post, and a massive dose of assumption and groupthink, suddenly that's the conclusion you come to? Looks like the last two...