No ones making or taking offense or breaking any board rules. YOU might not find it productive, but I think it is. Silver Surfer had a criticism he wanted to share, and I disagree with it, but I'm glad to hear it. As a moderator I actually WANT to hear it. It's a consensual discussion, not some flame war. No need for an extra layer of moderation here. But thanks for the back up.
cheers,
--- the late great Donald Blake