Well, you've amply demonstrated all of the above (well, perhaps not the bit about not being patronizing). Of course, you left out the insensitive, rude, spiteful and bitter part, but I guess that comes under the 'honest' section

Of course, blunt, honest opinions have perhaps a slightly higher value if backed up by actual real world skills...

For instance, the voluminous posting on arranger value, operation, quality (or not) might have more weight when it comes from someone that can actually PLAY. Same with recording skills, live sound engineering or the grocery list of just about everything that you post about...

But don't worry. If I need advice from someone with no credibility, you can be sure I will look for your posts first!

You see, were I to post incessantly about how to sing well, and had a voice well, kind of like mine (not exactly very good!), I imagine that eventually (or in your case, pretty darn soon) you might chime in with what utter rubbish I was posting. And tell me to leave it to people that COULD do what they offer others advice on... Me, I want driving tips, I tend to want to listen to someone that can actually drive

BTW, have a re-read of your definition of 'topper' and see if it doesn't apply to yourself in the context of your involvement in this forum... It struck me as pretty accurate. But hey! What's the opinion of one bitter and frustrated wedding singer in the face of a mighty ex-karaoke singer who hasn't posted a single piece of arranger music here (sorry if I missed it - the last thing I remember was a WS demo)?