Reading the entire post and the post that it's answering is always a good start.
But I see you're a fairly new Freeper. Less than a year. It does take time to see how things work around here.
" I know that's what you meant. I was commenting on what I think is your high opinion of your own openmindedness, and if that escaped you, evidently a lengthier posting history than my own isn't an advantage. BTW, I lurked for three years before I began to post, so I have a feel for the place.