Thanxs for the heads up, I'm very aware of the galvanizing issue, I assembled it for the pictures. I have a bucket of muriatic acid I use for just such parts. The design is based off several I've seen, just didn't have a reducer on hand, so I thought I would use a coupling. Pretty sure the tip came off one of my welders.
I also understand the anyone can trigger a inappropriate post. But the abusive behavior based on the note is ridiculous. It felt like someone was looking for an issue. I don't think Thomas was insulted or took offense, but it's obvious I was irritated buy the threat of the mod. Of course that my opinion, maybe he did tip off the mods. But reading the whole thread, one should know better.
I didn't come here to offend anyone, it was the mods that made me feel unwelcome. A real nice hello from them.
Let me speak to this, for many years people have used that term, many people have tattoos of stars on their knees. This signifies they will kneel before no one. 100 years ago it was a very common statement. And because some people aren't familiar with the history, they only think it has to do with racism as seen so much on main stream media. I for one firmly believe in the statement as I've used it much in the past. I'm not trying to start an argument about it, I'm just stating my point of view and would expect, respect from others for it. People are just to soft now days and feel hurt to quickly. The G-rated family forum was infringed based on a slight slip of the tongue. Just seems a little harsh. This whole thing has been blown out of proportion.