"The point is well taken that sarcasm, playfulness and anger are often confused unless witnessed first hand."
True enough.
"This is obvious by the tone of the responses to my original post in the thread."
Also true enough, but you have to realize that the responses that you recieved early on are typical since most people post something like you did, then run like wussies.
You hung in and continued to respond, which is why the overall tone of responses has changed. Show spunk without getting vulgar or stupid, we'll continue to talk to to you, in hopes that you'll apply yourself differntly in the non-vanity posts in the future.
You are an enigma, I'll say that for you.
Thanks a lot!! First you compliment me then you refer to me as a anally penetrating mechanical device.