I'm rude to those who are rude or insulting to me. If people don't like it, they shouldn't be rude to me in the first place. While, as you assert, there are some that are very accommodating and informative, there are others who like to stroke their egos by dissing anyone they feel is less seasoned than they. The former I thank and respect, the later, well you saw a very mild form of my responses to them. I've been on many forums covering many topics from nautical to political. The forum-world is chock full of the pontificators and high-horsers. To be honest, it doesn't matter how experienced a poster may be, if they dis me, they should look for a return favor. I am not some punk.
I didn't really make an instant decision, I've been looking at this issue for months, and haven't really made a decision. Due to other information received later, I've abandoned the Hatteras, as well as DD's and may opt for a lesser cruise instead of Hawaii. I may even change oceans - am taking it all in.
You have no idea how difficult it is to get information on these forums because of the pontificators. Sure, they have their justifications and "reasons", but all it is is their own ego-stroking.
For example, I've been trying to figure out what FRP is. A Google search a week or so ago left me still confused, so I took the opportunity to ask here on the forum, and a high-horser unloaded on me for asking a question. I still don't know if it is just another word for fiberglass, or something different. Seems like a benign issue to be, but nonetheless a high-horser decided to stomp on me for having the temerity to dare ask.
Anyway, you know why and when I am "rude", and to be honest, it isn't going to change anytime soon.