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you have made some interesting posts, andrew, but in my book you substitute being an [censored] for actually validating your points.
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I think the essential tone of your response is on target. Being an obnoxious doof really isn't that productive. While it may be fun to poke you guys from time to time, it doesn't really do anyone any good. As far as defending my positions, there really isn't much point. In truth, I should probably keep my mouth shut, and see if you guys figure things out on your own.
As far as the situation with Dan Druff goes, phish gets it exactly right, and does it with a lot more clarity than I would ever have the effort to expend.
In part, this is simply an extension of the the whole DERB conversation, where for some strange reason a whole herd of 2+2ers have decided to cast reason to the wind an chant over and over again "statistical outlier" like some crazed cult members.
The truth is the tight predictable style of Dan Druff, and the uber nits who worship him, is only the beginning of playing well.
Again, it's not my place to explain these sorts of things, and just mentioning them is probably a bad idea. But I have to admit to a certain morbid fascination with the way the "collective" reacts to anything which might challenge their basic assumptions.
But on the subject of cordiality, tone, and general pleasantness, I should try to be more of all of those things. And I will endeavor to be less confrontational in my contrariness in the future.
- Andrew
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