I was speaking in general -- not in reference to your guidance on pronunciation.

I was speaking of my weak eyes, not your words.  Since my message was reported, I suppose you went ahead followed through with your threat without waiting for the explanation.

I don't think of you as a basher, although I do find your fence straddling irritating at times.  Undoubtedly I irritate you at times also.  I suspect this post will be case in point.