Spenda is cool, he likes to test. He is a very helpful person once you get past the initial sting. There are a few here that kind of check to see if your serious about learning. I think you need to stick around and see how things go. The problem with the Internet, as you may know, is tone, sarcasm and humour does not always translate. You will have lots of disagreements on this forum and about poker in general. It's opinion and some have beliefs that can't be adjusted so easily. PM him and get his AIM, talk to him and others, you'll hear it first hand and get alot more info than you think about poker, and them.

As for moving this thread. I'd start a new one make up your goals, post some hands and get the conversation started where you need it started. This thread is toast and off topic.