Tam - Because you provided a link to your thread, I went to that forum for the first time in about 18 months, give or take.

The reason it has been so civil boils down to these two reasons:

1. "PHD in Physics"
2. The usual crowd had no idea what the "bleep" you posted. I guarantee you a bunch of guys are salivating and hoping that "one of their smart guys" might be able to discredit you. They will have a long wait.

Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the speakers when they arrive, and your thread title was sheer genius!