(b) it would be a problem if we were not able to tolerate a small amount of nostalgia or any other form of eccentricity in the forum
Indeed so, JT, so I shall keep is short.
I have generally found that those who are unable to understand a particular bit of machinery, constantly throw stones at it, in order to cover up their own inabilities to master the technology involved.
IE: generally called, sour grapes.