Dude, I argee here with Atomic and Daft. There's no need to apologize. This is pretty much a free forum though there are some rules. You certainly didn't break them.
My experiences with those 2 professions exactly agree with yours.
Did you wonder if the "friend" who advised you has a family/friend in these two professions. Just wondering, dude.
Remember, the tighter the censor rules, the fewer the people will participate in any discussions. They'll just go away.
Cheer up, and welcome to the forum where Anthing Goes (Errr..almost anything, that is.)