[agedclock]

> Because you've had 4 opportunities to answer my basic question and can't?

No. It is because you've been rude several times to me without cause, you don't seem to actually read anything I say and therefore I no longer wish to talk to you.

[scott_w]

> you don't seem to actually read anything I say

I've done nothing but quote and answer your responses, while you ignore my questions and (wilfully?) misinterpret everything I say and projecting your own behaviour onto me. Don't be surprised that I have a low opinion of your contributions.