Mike
I hand out a lot of advice, a lot on here, a lot off the forum and continue to do so but I have experience that I see as having value, that's the bit I am talking about. the repeat questions can easily be 'investigated' and I see as not looking for the information in the back posts.
As far as 'the advice ought to continue' then why not let the newer guys become the ones with that give out that info. You are putting two entirely different parts of the post together.
My experience would be down to managing & dealing with much larger projects, from enquiry to completion. We both priced up Bedfordshire, were within 20 pence of each other as far as costing so we both know what we are talking about and managing much larger projects than most deal with on here.
There was nothing in my post that was meant to be patronising, to anyone at all so which part of it is aimed at you?
You'll notice my rhetoric with Chris has stopped and it won't continue.
And as far as you not agreeing with the post........ It's a forum, I don't care
Have a good day
Rob