Welcome to the boards. We do discuss a variety of opinions about the causes and cures for IBS on the board. However, as this board is run by Heather, we do try to keep our posts to the IBS diet this board is sponsored by (and that works for many people and that most people here are trying to follow). When we deviate, we tend to point out that what we are suggesting is not on Heather's diet, and rarely does anyone present hypothesis as facts (particularly since triggers and "cures" seem to be very idiosyncratic). I don't think anyone has any issue with your suggestions, just the way they were couched. I look forward to reading about your theories!