Very easy to separate this thread into two. VonGruffs original posts and some others, then the rest in a new thread. Rename the new one - "the alternative ...". Everyone can have a say on different threads.

Von Gruff was posting a record of an actual personal project. One he has obviously put a lot of thought and effort into. Others may think differently or have different ideas. But it is fair enough for the thread originator to want HIS project and thread to stay on topic.