HK wrote:

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate
lore.

Harry,
Actually there are lots of people who give a **** what Chuck thinks
about this and other topics related to boating. He is actually paid to
give his opinion on boating topics.

I would guess there are some who care what you think about certain
topics. I do know there are lots of people who don't. That is the
wonder of Usenet, you get to post your ideas wither someone gives a shot
or not.

You do seem to think that rec.boats is your group, and the only ideas
that are worthy of a post are those that you are agree with. You are
incorrect.