Joe B.,
As a model railroader for 68 years, it is obvious that you have made your decisions based on knowledge, experience, personal preferences and what is best for you. In my opinion, any criticism of someone's personal approach to model railroading is always unwarranted and unjustified. And it is patently ridiculous for anyone to describe you as an entry level model railroader. Operating a layout with LC/LC+ remote controllers is a very sensible, modern and practical way to operate your trains without the expense and problems that Legacy/DCS users often seem to encounter. If you enjoy what you're doing, that's the only thing that matters. I say this as someone who has only bought and run scale-sized O gauge trains conventionally since I re-entered the hobby twenty-one years ago.
MELGAR