Sometimes reconciliation is best served by knowing when to shut up, Tech.
You are using my words to try to convert me to your way of thinking. You shouldn't play with loaded things: you'll shoot your eye out.
Had you used some of Tom's words to attempt to convert him to your permanent wave theory, as well, I would have taken it better. I could have laughed.
You want to see better? Open the other eye.
I know you weren't trying to be a pain. You were just being yourself. I appreciate the sentiment more than the effort.
Regards--
Mary Anne