drrayeye Wrote:
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> This may go over well in Australia,
>
> but here your jocular style doesn't always work.
>
> You can indicate lack of interest in purchasing
> Scott's book, based on his article and a review of
> the promotional materials on this website with
> much more subtlety. To turn on your fellow
> bloggers with personal insults is where I think
> you cross the line. I disagree with almost
> everyone, one time or another, but I'm grateful
> for the companionship, opportunities to learn, and
> good cheer from fellow GHMB members--less when
> they correct my mistakes, but I get over it.
>
> As a relative newcomer, you may not be aware, but
> there may have been a hundred or more thoughtful
> bloggers that have participated in discussions of
> these issues at GHMB over the years--and most of
> them considered questions that you choose to
> dismiss rather carelessly.
>
> I'm sure that Scott will present an interesting,
> but ultimately unconvincing analysis, but there
> have been many before and will be many after who
> will similarly fall short. I've always
> appreciated his efforts. I will be satisfied with
> a few new alternatives to consider. . .

That's what it's all about. Share, talk, learn. We fall on our faces, get back up, try again.
I'm grateful for all I've learned here, grateful for those who bring up new avenues of thought.
Whether Scott's book convinces or not, I'm sure I will gain info I didn't have before.
He has shared his journey with us, included us. I admire that.