That's exactly what you're doing. You used to be one of the few people who made me feel like I had a clue. Now it's like you belittle me around every corner when I'm only trying to help you.
Hal, this is what you've always wanted. Take it, enjoy it. Stop letting other people's decisions affect your happiness. Maybe they'll regret it, maybe they won't. You can remain their friend or you can walk away. But stop being a douche to people who care about you because at this rate, human you will have no friends at all.