“I put out an open direct and specific question, several times, and that open simple direct question remains ignored.”
Maybe, your comment was so respected the commenter is giving a thoughtful consideration for their own position .
It is possible to anticipate a quarrel, especially if they have been attacked previously. Then, as my college prof would say nothing productive occusr: “It just becomes a pis**ng match”
Fair enough. I await an answer because it is germane and can not be omitted from the equation.