::seems to be more than the usual amount of idiocy around - LOL!  
 ::a) At various times, I've made similar observations. i.e. You are by NO means "an orphan" in this respect. 
 ::b) Actually, I suspect "the usual amount of idiocy" is fairly constant. I suspect the variable is your and my perception and/or level-of-tolerance of it ... 
 ::Andreas is a difficult person to agree with - Andreas is a difficult person. 
 ::I've been a little worried about my comments in various places being taken offence to. - In my biased opinion, I see that as a good thing; I'd be more worried if (like some) you always thought you were "right". 
 ::Cheers,