I definitely prefer the humor over the scathing sarcasm and negativity, but would prevail upon all comers to step back and see how things can go sideways. I mentioned having been blocked by the OP for some unremembered and likely unimportant forum altercation in the past which does not define me, and for which I sincerely apologize for my part in.
I hate to go Biblical on anyone, and will likely be blocked by more members for having done so, but since the following words apply to new non-MS flight simulators as well as those who comment on them, the words seem appropriate: "a tree is known, not by its leaves, or bark, or form, but by its fruit."
A little sarcasm, cynicism, and negativity goes along way, and it becomes quite bore-ing to see it as the modus operandi of someones writing style. We are all supposed to be friends here which by definition suggests being friendly towards one another, not aggressive, argumentative, and adversarial.
Unless there are thoughtful and insightful discussions of the way flight simulators should work, flight sims of the future will be designed by those who don't have a clue and will approach the project as they would a driving game or a golf simulator. So shut down your "development computers", and go take an adventure flight at your nearest airport, it will do you some good and put things into perspective.
To those who will now block my posts.... See ya around.
(Steps down from soap box)
Cheers
Gman