Hi Nan
Based on threads after this one, If my comment was misconstrued or taken as a directive I APOLOGIZE!
It was not intended that way. To Me, the phrase "Off My Soapbox" meant that "I" "ME" personally, was stepping down from my preaching. It was not intended to mean that anyone else was on 'my' soapbox, nor that I was telling YOU to get off MY soapbox.
We all have our soapboxes that we get on from time to time! When I say "Off My Soapbox" it is a self directed instruction to myself. Meaning, I'm boring people to death, so I'm getting OFF of MY OWN Soapbox.
Sorry for the misunderstanding!
TTUL Gary