I am not arguing with you on anything. I just simply don't agree with you on "mo ban" this conclusion. I understand you might think this is so called "mo ban" response. But, from my experience, this response LZ posted reflects the simplest situation of one professor's interest and his/her funding status. Believe it or not, when that professor put down those words in the email, he or she may be even thinking this response as an encouragement.
BTW, I am flattered that you even bothered to look into my background thru my responses posts. But since I did or do not intend to win any argument here, I don't know if it is too much to think me as competitor or maybe "virtual enemy"?
Anyways, my point was to wish LZ good luck and provided some inputs on this question. So please take it easy if you find any of my words offended you.