"Exception," but not "offense" taken, proark. I also get what you're saying, but I suppose I just can't resist the observation that, where ownership is concerned, they know you and others may be irked, but they still have you in their back pocket... there is no ultimate consequence to them as long as, eventually, they win some more games... just as Crane in essence has said from the outset, he can put you through whatever fan hell he decides to put you through, and you'll still be back eventually if not immediately.