Except for the fact that I've asked (here and below) time and again for explanations for the behavior of the robot, why things don't run according to stated policy, etc... and I get bombarded at every turn with peoples guesses.
I asked three specific questions and not one was addressed. Instead I am asked about where my RP setting was. If it were set at aggressive or conservative, would it explain the inconsistency with which it was employed ( it is set just left of center, by the way)

I am capable of making the same guesses myself, so there is really no help being offered.

My apologies for the rudeness of my statement, but the inconsistencies of the robot are, at the very least, contributory to my being behind 3 to 2 going away rather than leading 3-2. Not meant as an excuse for my rude behavior, more as an explanation. I will try harder to maintain civility. Sometimes I fail that. Sorry