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Well sir, maybe I misunderstood you as well. When I read this, I took it to mean that those of us that were not abiding by this "rule" were incompetent - because YOUR seemingly extensive experience seems to indicate what we are actually doing doesn't matter? I mean with all those guys (5 different clubs!) believing it's necessary, I'm not sure why you bothered to ask the question either? Are you going to go back now and tell all of them that the guys here think THEY are incompetent?
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You most certainly did misunderstand me. You missed the point of what I wrote which was, that because Iknow so many people who stick so closely to this rule, and they have success, combined with problems I've actually witnessed when the "rule" was broken, is leading me to question if I'm missing something because, as I've read here, so many people "don't give a flip" about the "rule". If so many people are having no problems with the close quarters set up, I want to understand WHY, and find out any differences, even slight, that may explain why those who go within the 12" are not having issues.

I'm sure you have success with your way, and seriously, that's great. At this point, for you, it doesn't matter if you understand it or not (again, not making a judgement), the bottom line is that you know it works based on your experiences. I haven't had those experiences so I'd like a little insight on the matter, that's all.

INNOWAY did Isay, nor did Iimply that anyone was incompetent. Just because Istated my doubts based on my experiences does not mean I am questioning anyone's compentence (how you got that I don't know). Like Isaid, Iam no know it all, but my doubts have served me well. I have, with this hobby, had some doubts removed by clear explanations and understanding, but I didn't just blindly forget about them just because someone didn't give a flip. Ijust want to make an educated decision.

So no, I'm not going to say to you that you're incompetent, nor am I going to tell the other guys they are. I'm going to continue to seek the answers I need, and in the mean time stick with the method that, from what I've seen, works.