Yes, I've learned a hard lesson but I don't believe that I, or any others in my situation, deserve to be told that we're stupid.
If you were informed that the vendor / item to be purchased was problematic and didn't take the advice one could say you were stupid! Mistakes are made and we move forward. Thanks for informing a lot of folks about that vendor as they now have advice that should be considered!
Over the years so many folks have purchased Chinese stuff, and then come to this site for assistance after the fact for support. It's simple on my end in that I don't even reply to those request's anymore. Period!
Simple reason is that I personally refuse to be used and taken advantage of by grappy Chinese manufacturers or sellers to provide free support, and frankly, they know what they are doing. I feel for the buyer, but, after YEARS of same old story, have just have become insensitive the matter.
In light of the above, just move on and fix whatever you need to do to have what you want.
RICH