Thanks for the clarification. So, I carefully went back and carefully re-read all of the posts in this thread. Honestly, I do not see any that were, to me anyway, in any way snarky or critical of anyone, at least up until you made the claim that such posts had been made. However, there were a couple written in a jocular style, often common in tech/radio discussions. There are also people who write straight declarative information and just start and end with facts. I am sorry if you thought anything in this thread was directed negatively at you or at someone new to GMRS or radio in general. Without referring to anyone in particular, I would note it is an odd irony that people into radio are often not the best communicators. I would also suggest some people you have blocked may be among those who have the best technical understanding on the forum and if you do not see their posts, you may miss some important information. And, before closing, if you wish to PM me with a pointer to a post you find specifically concerning, I would be happy to discuss it with you offline. Finally, in any case, thanks again for answering and I think the matter is pretty much closed, at least for me.