Gdad,
I see you have taken a lot of heat for this thread. Just realize many of the people here are only out for themselves. I am not talking about everyone, obviously some of the people are awesome, very helpful answring public, or private questions, and even posting advice to people who need or could use it. However some of the people that posted here, or in the solving the trades issue threads are nothing but straight vultures. They wouldn't help their own mama across the street if it meant they may lose a game here or there, and cost them their precious winning streak.
I play to win too, I hate losing too. I am even cutthroat at board games etc. However if someone reaches out to me, and asks for help I will gladly help them. Even if it might cost me a win against them. **** I just helped out a friend who was facing me last night in one of my leagues with an hour or two of gameplanning/dc/ advice, when I knew before, during, and after it could cost me a win, and perhaps even later a chance at a title in that or another league. That's the kind of guy I am.
I respect that you posted, and reposted your beliefs, ideals, etc and would not be swayed. You my friend are a survivor, and real. Noone can take that away from you. Good luck to you. Pm me if you want ANYTIME.
John