[Mike Schreiber]

On a rather unrelated note I would like to remind some of the senior CD users of a quote from the FAQ section here:

Negative reputation should be given if the person is posting something that detracts from the conversation. If the post is rude, inappropriate, breaks forum rules, is not gracious, etc; these are all good reasons to give negative reputation....Giving negative reputation because you don't agree with what was said is not an appropriate use of the reputation system.

Emphasis Mine.

I don't believe anything offensive was said in this thread. I know they're just dots, but sometimes I feel as though this forum is not accepting enough to newcomers with questions or opinions on previously discussed topics.