Thanks for responding John.
When I specifically and respectfully asked in a post what it was that got one of my posts deleted further back up the thread, I got exactly zero responses. I was genuinely concerned that I had done something wrong and was keen to rectify it but had no idea what. Nobody ever said words to the effect that they were flagging me, that my posts were off topic, or watch out you’re heading into danger.
Oh there were insults including from your exemplar Damn Yankee, but am I supposed to know he’s
And finally the way you could judge my experience is by reading what I write and not prejudging because I’m new or naval. For the record I’ve been at sea or in maritime work all my life from ocean racing as a boy, Navy at 16 for 39 years and ever since as master of a sail training ship gradually reducing my commitment as I’m 68 and have trained several relief masters. It’s in my profile. I’ll quote from my experiences. They’ll be different to others, but I have things to contribute.
I’m not an amateur and I’m not a spammer. Some contributors actually said so at the time.
Anyway, thanks again for your personalised response, John.