Well, yes, that is what I meant...the whole exchange, really. I didn't mean to make it seem like I was singling anybody out, I just wanted to make sure that it was clear I was talking about that specific thread of over-politeness.

And once again I leave myself without a way of ending this or apologizing without it seeming like I'm being either passively or actively aggressive, so...Sorry and I'll be over here, being quiet now.