Sadly, suspicion, cynicism and criticism are par for the course around here.
The good news, though, is that there are a lot of extremely brilliant contributors, too.
Stick with it, and I promise you, you'll learn a LOT and will no doubt find the Free Republic to be a rewarding place to spend some time.
And if you really ARE a retread, then just don't do that thing that you did last time. :^)
Don't worry, the poster has had a full frontal lobomtomy, and shock treatment, and thorazine. The poster is 100% FR safe!
Completly gelded, doc! Just like all you all Koffee Klatch Klaven love!