You need to use the power of persuasion in a proper manner without zingers....not in a follow up message where you sound all so sincere.
You honestly thought the zinger was not improper? Come on you new what would happen....

What ever....there are no easy terms to convey an understanding of the technology. Most of the terminology I use are rudimentary comparisons....you can not get to any lesser an understanding.

You're going to have to bear with me....because I'm  going to be around a while....with or without understanding....I'm going to continue till I strike a nerve with someone.
doni