So you marvel at being told you have a small mind. You were not involved in the thread at that point so sounds like the small mind comment you made could be an admission of guilt on your part.
The oddity of it all with you is that I agree with 99% of what you say here.
The other comments that were aimed at ridiculing the OP were certainly not full of intellectual forethought. Why is is so difficult to disagree or debate and not make yourself sounds like a jerk? If all one can do is argue and provide disparaging comments then they are indeed of small mind.
Also you are 100% correct-in my opinion-in that there are DIY guys here that are more skilled than many guides or outfitters. I know a few of those guys from Rokslide and their skills in the mountains are likely far greater than mine ever will be-you are likely in that group. I don't see those guys trying to tear others down though.
As far as me saying anything about a 6.5 anywhatchamaycallit not being enough-I have no idea how you gleaned that from my post. A 6.5 isn't enough for me, but perhaps it is just me compensating