Not true, rather than listening to what is being said, you are assuming and giving my words a different meaning.
Prime Example:
You wrote:
"The topic of this thread deals with baptism being required for salvation. "
No, the topic is Few were saved by water. To suggest the topic is about baptism is a requirement, is an assumption. Did you bother to ask Hisway what is the significance of the name. Though your assumption may be right in this case, you should not give your own meaning to what someone else is saying, but ask for clarity if you don't understand. You don't know what they mean by their words, more than they.
Two, the debate is about baptism. I am suggesting that we have to follow Christ. Now baptism is a part of following Christ. Now I ask you, but I'm sure you won't answer, do we HAVE to follow Christ as scripture teaches?