[Charlie Stephens]

It is hard to tell without some specific examples what "talking down" means. Usually the person responding to a post often knows nothing about the person posting the question. Then there is the case that other people of limited knowledge will be reading the posts. Frequently there will be little information their profile (your profile doesn't give any clue to your age or experience). I like to err on the side of safety and answer assuming the person has only limited knowledge. If there is other information I consider important although not directly related to the question I will add it (especially safety items). If this is what you are referring to please accept my apology but I must admit I will probably keep doing the same thing.

Charlie Stephens