From comment #23:
"I do not claim to be a Mac expert."
You don't? You seem to imply otherwise based on your original post: "Imagine if I was a novice user...yikes!" What are we supposed to gather from that?
"Regardless, I expected folks within the Apple realm to be of help, rather than be righteous and condescending."
You might have received more helpful comments if your original post wasn't righteous and condescending. Don't throw blame at things unless you're a little more familiar with what you're working with.
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