Suuuuup whaz up!!! you ok?
I didn't unload on anyone or anything, just made a comment it seems your the touchy one to me. Its ok though, if I hurt your feelers I'm so so sorry. you have great day.
Funny story i made a living teaching convicts to work , learn and hopefully lead a better life when they got out of prison. the hardest part was getting them to even TRY to learn on their own. From what i learned from that was simply our educational system taught them they couldn't without the help of an "expert" holding their hand and telling them every step to take. I see that in you also. Try to learn and I wont be a grumpus anymore, you will understand me and you will be proud of yourself for it even if you do make a mistake. The world is a huge place to play and experiment, chop off a piece of leather and play with it. Burn it , wet it, form it, taste it, paint it, whatever pops your cork, make life and learning an adventure you can tell others about. That simple 30 second exercise with a lit match and a piece of leather will teach you more than anyone here can.