"I thought this was a serious discussion board, I'm surprised at some of the comments posted here."
Until today you've provided one comment (in November) since last June and this is your latest offer? Further, in those few precious writings, the substance was generally amiss.
Improve your discourse before commenting derisively of others. Just now, you've no credibility and nobody really cares.
Ironduke-
"Perhaps we could see a livelier debate now."
Probably not the kick-start that you had in mind, eh?