I was just entering the debate between you and Zulu. The first name in a ping list is the person to whom I am replying. Other names in the list are typically Freepers participating in the debate. The additional names can be and often are on on both sides of the issue being debated. Sometimes we add peoples names to the list as an invitation for them to participate. Quite often additional names are belong to people who have not even read the thread.
I assumed you would understand that I was replying to ZULU and notifying you that I was participating in the debate. I am sorry you did not take it that way.
No problem! I'm still kinda new here; still learning the protocols!