I think the thread is great. The image of a cat prancing around like a dressage pony is priceless! Piaffer!
Hey if he doesn't spray, don't do it. But castration is no guarantee that he won't eventually, as sometimes it's a stress response. I've had neutered males still spray out of spite- on baby's things, my office... Tell him "look man, you spray, you lose your balls, no ifs ands or buts." My Cosmo kitty is spayed, and no spraying problem, not even outside. My dog still has his balls at 14 and I see no reason to cut him. My stallion, on the other hand, I gelded at 17 because he was such a wreck when the mares were in season- he could easily lose 150# in one day, running the fence line, worrying himself thin. His mind was a mess because of it, and I gave him the option- he said 'yes, please. I don't want anyone to fear me anymore, and I just want to be out with the others." So, there you have it. I think it all depends on the individual.
I love my animals, all of them, and we have a great psychic relationship. We talk all the time, and they certainly seem to feel how I'm feeling, when I need their contact and support. Sometimes I wonder if it's just my wishful thinking that that they understand me, or that I understand them, but the way things come together, I think not. I really think we have a good psychic thing going on. I am totally bound to them- the trust is deep.