RichK don't be disheartened. There are still lots of people on the forum who get the whole tongue in cheek bit.
The sense of humour is what has always made the forum entertaining, interesting and informative in a fun way.
The tone does seem to have changed over time, and there are a lot of people who take everything very literally. I've been a victim of it myself.
I guess the thing is not to get cross and rise to it but I am rubbish at taking that advice myself, so you have my sympathies.
Have a good race at the weekend.