Mello Mike,
Personally, as a newbie on certain topics, I love reading threads with many many points of view. The reason is that depending on the circumstances of the project, such as size, weight, heat, light, moisture, expense, and product availability, there is not really a perfect solution that will fit each and every situation.
Plus, by hearing all of the different solutions and supporting arguments, I learn a lot from you guys!
Thanks,
Mannyrock