>>Of course, this is only how I see it - the reality may be quite different. How would I know?
>Are you questioning reality or only your perception of it? <g> (because of your participation in some of the MH philosophy threads)


Yes :)

>I agree with you, I'm sure he wishes it would just go away - and it will - but then a response is made and it has nothing to do with what I asked. I would rather he not respond than just reiterate his rhetoric.

I think he's been in "to answer or not to answer, that is the question" routine a bit too often lately. Can't expect him to react to our liking each time. It's bad both ways - if he answers as tersely as he did, it'll annoy half of the people. Same if he doesn't answer, or if he's not terse. These three halves probably overlap some, though. Who can please the world?