My humble apologies if that isn't what you were hoping to hear. Maybe this is better -
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No, I was actually being quite sincere in the thanks !!
A lot of times, when people inquire about my steadicam operating, it can be blown off as just a dream since I dont have the monies to buy a rig and dont havejobs to work on. But when you said "A steadicam rig is just a piece of gear like a fluid head or a slider or a dolly. Owning one doesn't make you an operator. If you LOVE being a camera operator and want to devote many years of hard work to developing your craft, then I wish you the best of luck." it gives more encouragement to practice practice practice using other people's equipment (very appreciative of that) and breathe live and love the art, until I get my own equipment.
Sorry if I sounded sarcastic, but it was indeed a good post !! Thanks again.