Hmmm... my reply magically disappeared from the input box, all two pages of it, it's too early in the game to call it a conspiracy, but my eyes are open, lol.
I enjoy debate. And before I get to sounding like I am flaming you, I will argue any side at any time, at will. I already have a better FE explanation than you. I haven't learned all of the details of FE theory that you have, So mine may not be valid with all the details filled in.
"Little of it applies to the flat earth model"
Erm.... yeah, the FE model does not fit with repeatable observations, so the FE model does not apply.
I am still awaiting a thickness number, km or mi, doesn't matter. For my theory

The south pole is BARELY stronger than the north, but by a measurable amount. There is a reason that can be true, in RE theory. Ask me for details, but it is a fringe theory, and something that can not be proven right now. Hey, small world.....