I would like to thank everyone who responded to my call for comments. I read them all, and appreciated them all, even the negative ones or the ones that had suggestions for improvement. I will consider your words carefully.
For the record, I did not post this in a moment of depression, or felt a need to be built-up. I had not just been in some posting war and needed to cool off. In fact, I wrote the original post in a very dispassionate frame of mind. I really was just curious. It seemed that in recent days almost every post I made was to express an opinion contrary to the rest of the thread. It felt as if I was scolding people, to be honest. As Pork Chop said, I can come across a bit self-righteous at times when I'm convinced I am right. So I was beginning to wonder what I was doing here, to be honest. If all I was going to do is contradict everyone, what's the point? Might as well go where people think the way I do.
However, I don't really mean that, just that I was wondering exactly how I was perceived. As JanH said, my true persona doesn't really show in here (even my chat persona is only one side of me). And I'm hardly posting nearly as much as I used to, and because I have been-there-done-that and then some, I tend to be a little short with someone who posts yet-another-defense-of-something-that's-been-totally-discredited. It probably does seem patronizing at times, but there is a long history there that newer ones may not be aware of.
Similarly, Rex made a valid observation that based on what I write, it probably doesn't seem I've investigated much religious thought. He's right, based on what I write you couldn't tell. That's because I rarely comment on religious posts, simply out of lack of interest. Nevertheless, I'm quite familiar with his beliefs, having investigated many different forms of Christian and non-Christian religions after I left the JWs. It just doesn't show here because I don't take part in those discussions. As I said, the persona you see here is only a little bit of Seeker, the real man behind the posts. There are a few of you out there who have a clearer picture of me, as I really am away from the board. I'm glad to say that I get along with every one of you, and count you as close friends.
So thanks again for your thoughtful responses. I will think about what you said.
P.S. AlanF, of course I have big toes. Why do you think the ladies luv the Tigger so much? ;)