See this section of the rules. BTW, we all need to learn on occasion (I was just scolded by moderators for a rules violation - not my first time - for what I thought was an innocent post about an upcoming pinball auction in my area).

"Announce ignores or drains: Announcing that you have put someone on ignore or that you are draining a thread really doesn't add to the discussion and frankly. we just don't care. Please don't do this."

Actually, it was in the what’s for sale in Texas/Oklahoma/Kansas thread since I thought it applied to the topic (at least that was my intent - I could have accidentally lost my bearings). However, after re-reading the rules, I understand the moderator’s application even if it seemed a little rigid (don’t know if it was you or someone else).

My general point is not to criticize the moderators, but to say that we can all make accidental violations and need to be made aware/reminded of the rules on occasion.

That was an accident then, sorry.