And actually, it does sound like you need help, or at least a bit of guidance,
I'm open to help & guidance.
If my presentation suggests otherwise I need to work on that.
I will not dispute that it might be nice if RF could just do it alone,
At the end of the day that' all I'm asking for here, not help with a VPN setup.
So bottom line - there is nothing wrong with speaking your mind, but you have to listen too. Never assume you know everything about any particular subject. Because there is so much out there, something new (or old) can always sneak up and bite you.
So yes, I found your dismissive comments insulting and it tended to get my hackles up.
If I come off like I know everything again I need to adjust my presentation,
I'm more of a anxious kid and love to learn new things.
Was trying to show irritation at/toward #1 people poopoo'ing the request itself that really don't care about it, I mean let me make my request and gather/look for others please.
Don't get all in my poop for asking
or preach to me how stupid of a request it is.
and #2 people with generic responses saying just use a "vpn it's easy".
and seemingly not really able to stand behind that statement or demonstrate the "easy" part of it.
Not so much am I offended or affected but my concern is that as I'm trying to gather/spark other interested parties (as KnifeEdge has suggested I actively do).
I didn't want other potentials to be discouraged or feel/think "oh I could just use a VPN easily" and lose their interest.
I really did not mean to be dismissive, rough and a little bit passionate yes but not dismissive.
Sounds like you have an awesome experience history and present and you probably know more than I do about the matter, I respect that.
Thanks for being patient.
Nice to meet you.
Steve