you were at a position different from where you claim to be

Nope. I was at a position EXACTLY where I claimed to be. I was 5 miles
from the airport, and I WAS on final. Thus "5 Miles Final."

As I have attempted to point out numerous times, the real issue is: "Must
you be on the extended centerline to be on final?" You believe the answer
is "Yes." I belive that the answer is "No."

I suspect this could go on for a long time, but legalities aside, does anyone
disagree with the notion that "5 mile final" position report would by most of
us suggest that somewhere mainly along the extended centerline of the runway is
where we'd probably see traffic?

I respectfully submit that as pilots we get in the habit of making position
reports -- at controlled airports or not -- so as to help other airplanes FIND
THE DAMNED TRAFFIC!!!

Thank you for your consideration.