Thanks for the prompt reply.  The block by Tan was unwarranted.  First, he was not a party to the discussions.  Second, the block and refernce to harrassement and vandalism are also embarrasing - my sign on is my real name.  Lastly, I am new to all this.  If the moderator Kuru had initially stated he was a moderator when he deleted my entry this would probably be different.  He didn't and I took him as just another person.  My approach, like my personality, was intense but not abusive or harrassement. Thank you. Dale Menendez