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[udend05 at aol.com]

>There are several here now that joined in the past couple months. 


Mmm.


>I do urge caution for those who do not know the local players very well.  I have seen borderline dismissive comments come across to those who have been around here a long time and have amassed a truly impressive pile of credibility, for so many excellent reasons.  New guys, we value your input very much.  Take your time, get to know who is who, review the archives if you wish, learn which posters deserve the utmost respect and why, thanks.
 
I trust that if I have myself made any 'borderline dismissive comments', I may be forgiven for it. I had been under the impression
that this was a forum for intellectual debate, not a private member's club for mutual sycophancy or hero-worship. The role of
'newbie', sitting at the feet of his masters, doesn't sit with me very well, I'm afraid.


'Truly impressive piles of credibility' notwithstanding, when a debate is open and honest, comments from either side must be
given and taken with respect. I had an interesting debate with Damien which I feel came to a healthy conclusion, and one with
Keith Henson which, sadly, just came to an end (I am still awaiting his reply); there may have been moments in either of those 
debates where a certain aggressive attitude was evident. I did not take offence, as in discussions of these kinds I try to exercise
the respect which I mentioned above. However, if I stand corrected on this issue, and I am expected to keep quiet with an air
of reverent awe, then I fear I may be in the wrong place.


Best,
Damian U.


 
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