One thing I would never have doubted about you is that anything you did in connection with cats was with their well-being in mind. I have a handful go-to people on TCS whose opinion means more than any other. You're on my short list. That said, there are a LOT of folks with a lot of knowledge, but the truth of it is, sometimes you just "click" with the way certain folks write...you get what they are saying. You are one of those people for me.
~HUGE SNIP WITH A CHAIN SAW~
**Definition of "successful" was having one of my homebred kittens take 2nd Best of the Best Kitten in Madison Square Garden back when Himmies hardly ever made the finals! Her name was Chalimar Surprise, and she was a blue point female, sweet as can be, and I have always kicked myself that I had sold her before she made that win, and was being picked up at the show by her new owner. Obviously he was thrilled! Anyhow, once I got into rescue, I could not breed in good conscience so my lovelies were all spayed or neutered and placed in good forever homes. I have a clear conscience!