I think my comments were qualified by stating exactly what my experiences were and what it was that I objected to. Immediately after I stated my opinion about quality slipping, I stated the reason for that belief. Moreover, I do not recall ever saying anything negative about Remington outside of a response to a specific request for information. I don't think I ever stated an "I hate Rem" thread or anything like that. I'm just relating my personal experiences and the conclusions I've drawn from them. If that's "bashing," then, I guess I'll be continuing to "bash."

(by the way, what you view as "seldom pass[ing]an opportunity to make similar statements," I'd call providing relevant information in response to an OP's request for information)