Val,Val,Val!!!

You say my comments are off the mark?
And yet you've just inferred that Imahologram's life is pointless!!??

You said "since ultimately our lives are about finding a mate to pass the best possible genes to our offspring"
Imahologram has already stated his partner is male. So as 'mates', they won't be passing their genes (good, bad or otherwise) on to anybody.
If you are going to garner opinions, you'll find it beneficial to pay more attention and make less sweeping broad judgement statements!

You also pointed out how you're monitoring differences of opinions and have said "I would sure like to see how this exchange goes because the two statements are from two other ends of the spectrum."
You make it sound like your expecting a winner and a loser here.
Neither is right and neither is wrong in their opinions.
And I'm quite sure the 2 responders are well aware of this and are mature enough to agree to disagree. Because each of them know their own minds and are happy with the choices they've made.

This is something I hope for you one day, instead of trying to find your direction through others.