Really appreciate the support folks. One's reputation seems to be one of the few thing that we truly 'own'. I think I may have moved close to the 'issue'. I just noted that at the bottom right of each post is a (+) and (-). We can check either, as I guess, to vote on the/a post (I think). With this, and the insight from another poster, perhaps our "reputation" is based on how others respond to our posts. I generally write out how I like or appreciate something that really strikes me as 'outstanding' or 'above and beyond' the norm. Should I come across a post that I really feel uncomfortable with, I will share those feelings with the author as well.
I think someone really did not like one of my posts and indicated with a (-). I can live with that as long as they don't think I am a liar or a cheat.
To test my theory, I went over the posts that I have had the time and good fortune to read, if I had felt really inspired, I have already noted, but in light of my recent experience, I went back and gave you a (+), so it should show in your profile. Now this is not to say that I did not like or appreciate many/all of the other posts. Some were very nice and others I have not read and a few by virtue of the title, I have and likely won't read. To make up one, 'should I wear gloves to clean my dirty chain'. Thanks again Gerry
(seems my "drama" is at an end. Seems the -1 was a mark earned by the "Missing Link" awarded to Rich for posting the Spec page from our Owners Manual. I suspect it represented some misunderstanding or confusion.......... guess I can go to bed now. Thanks again folks)
