"Unwisely, I chose to defend Catholic tradition rather than ignore them."
I thought you (and the others) did well on the other thread. It is--if I am not mistaken--one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy to instruct others (please correct me if I am wrong).
At some point, one must decide that enough is enough and it is pointless to continue.
Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Matt 7:6