The original question was asked a year ago. The person who asked it hasn't been seen in 11 months.
Maybe I'm missing something but is there a point to discussing this. There were a number of replies since Sam went MIA. Sam will probably never see these posts.
One of the double edge swords of using certain internet mediums (and forums would be one of them), is that posts eventually get archived and will always be available to viewers. Eventually, because of bots, but sometimes manually by viewers.
The fact is, I replied to this thread after seeing it the first time when visiting what members (including guests/visitors) were looking at. So someone (possibly even the OP) was looking at it. I myself have occasionally viewed threads/posts from other message boards I was part of years ago, especially one’s I started myself. No dark intentions required
The flip side of the double edge sword is that because a multitude of posts do not disappear like unrecorded words in the wind, whatever they collectively communicate can stay up forever. People’s attitudes may change over the years, but some things, sometimes the littlest things, can, when added up, paint a hazy but discernible image, but not discernible to everyone.
That’s been my observation from doing internet forums for around two decades. It’s been on occasion a very interesting, enlightening, and even at times terrifying ride. The following is my favorite clip from “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. It’s a bit like looking through a double two way mirror. Even though I’m a piano player, Freddie is the character I identify with in the clip.
Now you may ask what this has to do with the thread. Nothing, really. Sort of like your comment on my previous (on topic) comment. It’s just a little more interesting segue I chose to share here. Do you like it Lou?