Hi GCB

Presumably you read what I wrote? If so, then you should have comprehended that I wasn't inferring that you weren't, nor that anyone enjoying whatever aspect of the hobby/sport/interest isn't or shouldn't be.

You are right, some people do personalise and identify with the issues raised in this thread. Fortunately I'm not one of them, merely, if you'll forgive my lack of false modesty, an astute observer. The views stated earlier are simply observations of what is occurring/has occurred, neither assigned as good nor bad, right or wrong, superior or inferior by me. Only interpretation by the individual appropriates them that perspective as can be amply witnessed within this thread.