I quoted your 1st line, & explained why I read no further.So you consider yourself quoting me completely out of context to be a civil way of having a discussion.
That is the context I addressed.
I don't reward abuse.
If you want a different one, then try posting in a civil manner,
with interesting ideas about issues. See what happens.
Meh...I don't worry about reputation.That ties in with your well deserved reputation.
People will believe what they will believe.
It is what it is.
So it goes.
I have more truisms if needed..
You aren't helping yours....unless being known for making
things rancorous & personal is the goal.