If use of "quote" is the definition of idiot, then I guess I'm a major memeber of the Idiot tribe. I was under the impression that use of direct responses inserted into a quote was a very efficient way to avoid people having to scroll back to see what was being discussed.

What has the shooting skill level of a shotgun researcher to do with research projects?

So, am I correct in understanding that you are satisfied with current state of development of the shotgun and object to further research that might lead to a higher state of development?