Understood, Stan. My credibility is so rarely questioned here that I assume sincerity and try to respond with calm reason. I was trained to ask questions and believe it reasonable to ask anyone of anything providing it is not mean or mischievous. In my experience, people like to be asked for assistance.

It's interesting to me that some members quickly suggested ignorance or mischief on my part for forgetting the Viking presence---I led underwater exploration for that presence offshore Nova Scotia in the early 50s---and for not looking up sniper details which I should have at hand.

I asked "Isn't that rude?" because I know a fair bit of your reasonable character. I don't play around, either. Two things I was taught for situations of differing opinions and information are never to assume anything or impute motives without serious contemplation.

Let's leave it there. I appreciate your reply. I didn't expect different.