That's a misunderstanding on your part. I was making fun of how the size of it kept changing. That he was eventually correct, hooray.

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Fake news. He said it was 350 feet when Jim Acosta of CBS asked him about it. It's going to be a mile long by the end of the week.

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Now being reported (by all outlets), that there were two 170 foot cuts.

What does 170 + 170 roughly equal?

Htown? Just wanted to make sure we're all still fact checking what was said....

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It took him three tries to get the correct size, so congrats? Not sure why you think this is some big win for you.

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POTUS didn't have a notecard with precise measurement of the cuts within hours of it being discovered and when giving an impromptu press gaggle.

You were very adamant about things that were not so "concrete", so yea its a pretty big L. No worries, not the first and not the last.

I would advise maybe cutting Trump some slack at times but where is the fun in that?

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This is a lie you made up in your head.

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What you go right:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538822

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I'm pretty sure the OP of this thread isn't a dem.

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Other things not so much:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72539012

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There is zero proof that someone cut a 250-foot gash in the liner. There's cameras on the pool 24/7. If someone did that, there would be video evidence of it, and to date, we've seen nothing. And no one has been dumping stuff into the pool, except for NPS staff pouring in 12% hydrogen peroxide. Again, there'd be video evidence of this.

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Comedy is funnier when it has a bit of truth to it. In this case, they did use a primer, and it appears to be adhering just fine. The problem is the top coat is separating from the liner. We know this because the pieces that have come up are blue on both sides. If the primer was coming off too, the pieces would be gray on one side. Something went wrong when the liner was applied (wrong bonding agent, insufficient cure time, improper application, who knows). It was likely not caused by dumping hydrogen peroxide into the pool.

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The only things true in that post are the first two paragraphs. The rest is garbage.

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Not a chance. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down quickly into hydrogen and oxygen when it attacks the algae. The more likely cause is a problem with the installation process. The top coat is separating from the primer.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72535218

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No one is dumping algae into the pool. That's made up nonsense. People have been peeling up the liner that has separated from the primer layer. Sure, go ahead and charge those folks if you like.

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It was spray painted while the pool was drained. Because spray painting wet concrete works so well.

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HTownAg98 said:

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That's a misunderstanding on your part. I was making fun of how the size of it kept changing. That he was eventually correct, hooray.

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Your quote:

'Fake news. He said it was 350 feet when Jim Acosta of CBS asked him about it. It's going to be a mile long by the end of the week.'

And that's wrong, how? Again, you don't understand what you think the gotcha is.

Fortunately, I do.

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72556254

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HTownAg98 said:

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Fake news. He said it was 350 feet when Jim Acosta of CBS asked him about it. It's going to be a mile long by the end of the week.

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Now being reported (by all outlets), that there were two 170 foot cuts.

What does 170 + 170 roughly equal?

Htown? Just wanted to make sure we're all still fact checking what was said....

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It took him three tries to get the correct size, so congrats? Not sure why you think this is some big win for you.

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POTUS didn't have a notecard with precise measurement of the cuts within hours of it being discovered and when giving an impromptu press gaggle.

You were very adamant about things that were not so "concrete", so yea its a pretty big L. No worries, not the first and not the last.

I would advise maybe cutting Trump some slack at times but where is the fun in that?

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This is a lie you made up in your head.

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What you go right:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538822

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I'm pretty sure the OP of this thread isn't a dem.

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Other things not so much:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72539012

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There is zero proof that someone cut a 250-foot gash in the liner. There's cameras on the pool 24/7. If someone did that, there would be video evidence of it, and to date, we've seen nothing. And no one has been dumping stuff into the pool, except for NPS staff pouring in 12% hydrogen peroxide. Again, there'd be video evidence of this.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538753

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Comedy is funnier when it has a bit of truth to it. In this case, they did use a primer, and it appears to be adhering just fine. The problem is the top coat is separating from the liner. We know this because the pieces that have come up are blue on both sides. If the primer was coming off too, the pieces would be gray on one side. Something went wrong when the liner was applied (wrong bonding agent, insufficient cure time, improper application, who knows). It was likely not caused by dumping hydrogen peroxide into the pool.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538742

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The only things true in that post are the first two paragraphs. The rest is garbage.

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Not a chance. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down quickly into hydrogen and oxygen when it attacks the algae. The more likely cause is a problem with the installation process. The top coat is separating from the primer.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72535218

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No one is dumping algae into the pool. That's made up nonsense. People have been peeling up the liner that has separated from the primer layer. Sure, go ahead and charge those folks if you like.

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It was spray painted while the pool was drained. Because spray painting wet concrete works so well.

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Oh good Lord. And you called me weird for quoting ONE of your posts? Wow...

And nearly all of that you quoted is still true. There are two things that happened: the liner in the bottom separated, and some allegedly cut two 170-gashes into the caulking in an expansion joint. Those are two different things. There's pictures everywhere of pieces of the liner separating. If you don't believe them or think they're fake news, that's your problem.

Sure buddy.

You can see for yourself.
Photos of reflecting pool liner

Read my earlier post about you being adamant about your take on things turning out not to be so "concrete". And I only selected a few, there are more. Not really the point of this thread.

The below should have you not dying on this sword, but you do you.

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72539012

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There is zero proof that someone cut a 250-foot gash in the liner. There's cameras on the pool 24/7. If someone did that, there would be video evidence of it, and to date, we've seen nothing. And no one has been dumping stuff into the pool, except for NPS staff pouring in 12% hydrogen peroxide. Again, there'd be video evidence of this.

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The only proof is what someone said in a filing. Some pictures or evidence would be nice. Maybe we'll see something eventually.

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Large concrete structures full of water or other liquids is what I do every workday. I have a pretty good understanding on this subject; fortunately most are behind security fences and do not get the same public scrutiny

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How many are 0.5 mile long reflecting pools?

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That would be a cakewalk in design/detailing since the cross section is nearly the same for the whole length. Length is not the hard part, every foot of depth below grade is where the fun begins

Used 9,000 feet of LymTal expansion joints during the Obama period reconstruction. The total length of expansion joints is reportedly 2.5 miles.

What are the other expansion joint types were used? And where? Details, details, details.

🧵The @nytimes has TDS and is ignoring the facts. The final materials for the 2.5 miles worth of expansion joints at the Reflecting Pool passed testing flawlessly last week and this week. Installation is currently underway for one full-scale expansion joint, with the installation… pic.twitter.com/Pg5nurj3ef

— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) May 29, 2026

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The only proof is what someone said in a filing. Some pictures or evidence would be nice. Maybe we'll see something eventually.

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You should stop

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HTownAg98 said:

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The only proof is what someone said in a filing. Some pictures or evidence would be nice. Maybe we'll see something eventually.

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You should stop

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Complete clown show right?

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flown-the-coop said:

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HTownAg98 said:

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flown-the-coop said:

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HTownAg98 said:

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Fake news. He said it was 350 feet when Jim Acosta of CBS asked him about it. It's going to be a mile long by the end of the week.

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Now being reported (by all outlets), that there were two 170 foot cuts.

What does 170 + 170 roughly equal?

Htown? Just wanted to make sure we're all still fact checking what was said....

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It took him three tries to get the correct size, so congrats? Not sure why you think this is some big win for you.

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POTUS didn't have a notecard with precise measurement of the cuts within hours of it being discovered and when giving an impromptu press gaggle.

You were very adamant about things that were not so "concrete", so yea its a pretty big L. No worries, not the first and not the last.

I would advise maybe cutting Trump some slack at times but where is the fun in that?

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This is a lie you made up in your head.

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What you go right:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538822

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I'm pretty sure the OP of this thread isn't a dem.

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Other things not so much:
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72539012

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There is zero proof that someone cut a 250-foot gash in the liner. There's cameras on the pool 24/7. If someone did that, there would be video evidence of it, and to date, we've seen nothing. And no one has been dumping stuff into the pool, except for NPS staff pouring in 12% hydrogen peroxide. Again, there'd be video evidence of this.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538753

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Comedy is funnier when it has a bit of truth to it. In this case, they did use a primer, and it appears to be adhering just fine. The problem is the top coat is separating from the liner. We know this because the pieces that have come up are blue on both sides. If the primer was coming off too, the pieces would be gray on one side. Something went wrong when the liner was applied (wrong bonding agent, insufficient cure time, improper application, who knows). It was likely not caused by dumping hydrogen peroxide into the pool.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72538742

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The only things true in that post are the first two paragraphs. The rest is garbage.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72535747

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Not a chance. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down quickly into hydrogen and oxygen when it attacks the algae. The more likely cause is a problem with the installation process. The top coat is separating from the primer.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72535218

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No one is dumping algae into the pool. That's made up nonsense. People have been peeling up the liner that has separated from the primer layer. Sure, go ahead and charge those folks if you like.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3607311/replies/72531701

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It was spray painted while the pool was drained. Because spray painting wet concrete works so well.

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Oh good Lord. And you called me weird for quoting ONE of your posts? Wow...

And nearly all of that you quoted is still true. There are two things that happened: the liner in the bottom separated, and some allegedly cut two 170-gashes into the caulking in an expansion joint. Those are two different things. There's pictures everywhere of pieces of the liner separating. If you don't believe them or think they're fake news, that's your problem.

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Well, at least now you're acknowledging that someone cut the gashes...although you're trying to claim they only cut the caulking...

So, that's better than when you claimed zero proof about cutting things there because there are cameras on the pool 24/7 and there'd be video evidence of it...

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There is zero proof that someone cut a 250-foot gash in the liner. There's cameras on the pool 24/7. If someone did that, there would be video evidence of it, and to date, we've seen nothing.

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Of course, as to just cutting the caulking...

Media sources that say it was THE LINER:

BBC

PBS

The Guardian

NBC

CBS

1923 article from The Military Engineer that discusses the original construction and materials used
https://www.jstor.org/stable/44575756

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The waterproofing problem was most difficult of all to solve. It was desired to have a bottom which would remain black, or nearly so, to give the best possible reflection. A construction rigid enough to be easily cleaned and yet pliable enough to conform readily to the surfaces if settlement should occur was necessary.

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I read somewhere that it has sunk about a foot over time.

Admit you were wrong!

The left never admits they're wrong yet gloats like a 12 year old after a first kiss acting like they've conquered the world with nothing of any significance

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The left never admits they're wrong yet gloats like a 12 year old after a first kiss acting like they've conquered the world with nothing of any significance

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Just look at this thread...when they thought "they got 'em!!!" they were like moths to a flame and couldn't star each other's posts fast enough. It's pathetic and sad.

Borghum on Fox this morning talking about even more arrests, more vandalism including disturbing messages written in blood.

The only thing that will make the show of patriotism and love of Country even better this summer is showing how much "the other side" hates America.

I encourage folks to ask their neighbors and office mates why they are not wearing more red white and blue, why they do not have American flags flying at their house, displayed in their cubicle. Why is Mt Rushmore not their desktop background.

Out the commies for who they are and make note of who is for the Country and who is against it.

Prosperdick said:

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TAMUallen said:

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The left never admits they're wrong yet gloats like a 12 year old after a first kiss acting like they've conquered the world with nothing of any significance

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Just look at this thread...when they thought "they got 'em!!!" they were like moths to a flame and couldn't star each other's posts fast enough. It's pathetic and sad.

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Reminder of how serious vandalism of vandalism was treated in 2020. If Hate America Party had their way right now they would arrest NPS workers for attempting to clean the algae and make repairs.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/509204-nypd-has-arrested-at-least-eight-for-vandalizing-black-lives-matter/

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Imagine being triggered by a fountain. Libs are the poster children for looney bins.

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Imagine loving and supporting algae

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This thread should get stickied to the top of page one for posterity and re-titled -

National Reflecting Pool - A Case Study in TDS and the Leftist Hive Mind.

So if they threatening written in blood, isn't that a DNA signature?

flown-the-coop said:

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Borghum on Fox this morning talking about even more arrests, more vandalism including disturbing messages written in blood.

The only thing that will make the show of patriotism and love of Country even better this summer is showing how much "the other side" hates America.

I encourage folks to ask their neighbors and office mates why they are not wearing more red white and blue, why they do not have American flags flying at their house, displayed in their cubicle. Why is Mt Rushmore not their desktop background.

Out the commies for who they are and make note of who is for the Country and who is against it.

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I didn't think the Dems could pick more of a loser issue than men in women's sports, locker rooms, and restrooms but I have to give credit where credit is due, hating America even tops that. Some people just don't give a crap about sports but hating the country you live in, talk about a bad look.

I think over the next week we will see along which lines and just how wide the divide is.

There will be those buying Home Depot out of American flags and red white and blue lawn paint, blasting Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood, watching for the AF1 and other flyovers, spending all day in the park on a blanket singing the national anthem with their fellow patriots, and then there will be those who…

Prosperdick said:

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flown-the-coop said:

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Borghum on Fox this morning talking about even more arrests, more vandalism including disturbing messages written in blood.

The only thing that will make the show of patriotism and love of Country even better this summer is showing how much "the other side" hates America.

I encourage folks to ask their neighbors and office mates why they are not wearing more red white and blue, why they do not have American flags flying at their house, displayed in their cubicle. Why is Mt Rushmore not their desktop background.

Out the commies for who they are and make note of who is for the Country and who is against it.

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I didn't think the Dems could pick more of a loser issue than men in women's sports, locker rooms, and restrooms but I have to give credit where credit is due, hating America even tops that. Some people just don't give a crap about sports but hating the country you live in, talk about a bad look.

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You know things are going well for the Republicans when the dem's obsession turns to reflecting pools.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/burgum-vows-full-prosecution-after-vandals-carved-350-foot-gash-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/burgum-vows-full-prosecution-after-vandals-carved-350-foot-gash-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

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Images show some of the anti-Trump markings the vandals left behind, including "8647," interpreted by many as a call to violence or a call to remove the president.

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Impossible!

TAMUallen said:

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flown-the-coop said:

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/burgum-vows-full-prosecution-after-vandals-carved-350-foot-gash-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

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Images show some of the anti-Trump markings the vandals left behind, including "8647," interpreted by many as a call to violence or a call to remove the president.

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Impossible!

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I thought that was menu pricing!?!?

I really don't like this thread which is why I don't post on it often but JEEBUS! the amount of angst over this has been amusing then annoying.

Don't sweat the small stuff, such as this.