tye,

Well, you are right in that I cannot read your, or the other gods', emotions from a web page, so maybe that was the wrong word. I guess what I was getting at more specifically is this notion that participation in the cabal, which as you note is a difficult and thankless task, and a worthy volunteer effort, should simultaneously be considered a privilege to be revoked whenever and whyever the gods see fit. Again, I appreciate those who do participate and enjoy the fruits of their efforts, but I just don't see myself, at this time, volunteering in such a manner.