1st off, who's ever accused you of being too optimistic?
2nd - after over a decade on this board, I unfortunately see no point in trying to talk baseball with you. You don't seem to acknowledged the other side of any debate. It's like you stick your fingers in your ears and say "lalalalalalalala" every time anyone tries to make a counterpoint and then just double down to try and prove you're "right". Sorry, but it seems to be your character flaw. Either own it, or change it.
I have no issue with you contributing on the board. It's fine, but watching people engage in a 2 page debate with you is painful at times.