Answer - Talent Scout, while I believe that last post of yours was intended to compliment me (which I don't need but will accept), you didn't go as far as you should have. Below I have your post followed by how it really should have gone, followed by my explanation of why it should have gone the way I dictate.
1) Your Post - "Answer Man is great! I mean, obviously he is not nearly as smart/wise as he believes himself to be. However, his takes are somewhat unique, and his knowledge of running is above average! So, I for one welcome Answer Man and his super-ego! He is far less caustic than he was a few months ago, and sometimes I actually miss this."
2) What it should have said - "Answer Man is great! I mean, obviously he is as smart/wise as he believes himself to be, and much more insightful than anyone else here on this board, and he has a way of communicating that makes one believe he is either a writer or a speaker or just completely gifted in all areas of his life - what an intelligent man he is. If only I could be so gifted - that's the one problem for anyone posting on this board is the Answer Man envy, but I guess we have to find something in our lives that we are good at - perhaps we married a woman who has all her teeth - perhaps we have a really good porcelain figurine collection - perhaps when our family walks around at the state fair, there will be another family there who is even less attractive that people will be talking about this year instead of us. Answer Man's takes are somewhat unique, and his knowledge of running is superlative! So, I for one welcome Answer Man and his well-deserved super-ego! He is far less caustic than he was a few months ago, and sometimes I actually miss this.
3) My explanation - In some ways no explanation is necessary, because I'm certain that once you compare the two you can see that what you really meant to say is what I wrote above in #2. But in case you or anyone else needs it spelled out for you - you will all find that I make better points and write them more clearly and with more flair than anyone else who posts here. My posts are witty, funny, correct 100% of the time, and basically free from misspellings and grammatical errors which get in the way of a seamless read. As far as being less caustic goes, that is a result of 2 things - 1) No recent need to be. I only do it when necessary. Start a Ritz vs. Webb thread again, and then you'll see. 2) Those who needed my caustic response have quit arguing with me because they realized that there was no point. You stop arguing with someone when you realize they are superior and will win every time. Only those of you with half a brain (and I do mean HALF a brain) have been posting opposing viewpoints, but you do it in a way which doesn't require you to be slammed to the ground by my wit (which I can do at anytime, but I use only for those who require it). I will remain relentless though when someone like that marython woman makes a stupid comment about women and eating disorders and how the comments from men cause them. Haven't heard from her since. Hopefully she is spending her time reevaluating her view on life.
So, that's it in a nutshell. I welcome comments but don't need them. All opposing viewpoints will be sufficiently flogged as I see fit. No need to "Move On" yet.