While I appreciate the complement that you think I'm so clever as to devise such a dedicated, long-term attempt at provoking a caliber war, all the while playing it extremely cool, carefully avoiding saying anything overtly inflammatory and throwing folks off my trail by repeatedly discouraged other posters from engaging in any arguements over calibers or otherwise responding to inflammatory posts made by others who clearly were trying to start something.
However, I am neither that malicious nor that clever. Besides, if my intent were to get folks riled up, then evidently I have failed miserably because despite your assertions, the thread has remained quite civil since it was posted.
That being said, I tend to speak from the heart, have some rather strong and potentially abrasive opinions on a variety of things which in turn results in folks getting the wrong idea about me and my intentions, so I don't blame you for having that impression of me.
However, such is the unfortunate cost of being an open person and truly speaking your mind in a frank, unapologetic manner in a world filled with many folks who are more concerned about acceptance, who tend to self-censor themselves somewhat, softening their words to avoid offending others and being as agreeable as possible. Personally, I would rather be 100% honest, and whether folks choose to love or hate me for my opinions, at least everyone involved is being honest.
So yeah, I'm not trolling, never was, and find no amusement whatsoever in the frustration of others. The thread title is a reference to an old Vietnam-era song titled "War" by Edwin Star, with the lyrics "War, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!" Initially, I had assumed that said song was well known enough that folks would recognize it both as a reference to the song as well as the .45 ACP's reputation in military service, thus making it clearly sarcastic, but evidently I was wrong, which gave certain folks such as yourself the wrong idea.
However, if you actually read through the entire thread or otherwise had been present for all of it as it happened, you would see that it is not in fact a troll thread, never was, and never will be.
So in the future when reading my threads, try to do so with an open mind, and don't jump to conclusions that I'm intentionally trying to offend anyone just because I don't play it safe with my opinions or adopt a Politically Correct Persona of someone who has no deep feelings, no polarizing opinions, and no ideals just so that I can surround myself with people who will agree with most of my insipid, bland, overly generalized, faux unassuming statements. As hard as it may be to believe in a world so filled with dishonesty, deceit, and illusion, I'm real, and as unfortunate as it may be, that which is reality isn't always pleasant or agreeable.
Have a nice day.