I have to agree with your thoughts, rwalia99. Don is "the" don, we know what he contributes and his record of success. But this board is better for the discussion that someone like deadjim brings to the table.
We all have our own opinions and views. Let them come out. If Iceman likes this guy, he is ok with me. Iceman is lavish on his praise of Don Phillips. There is room on this board for both.
With this situation, I think it is again a case of saying a series of words on an internet stock board, and misconceptions, assumptions, and inaccuracies occur, because there is no tone of voice, no back and forth that you get with an actual voice conversation. People take general conversation as personal, and overreact.
At the risk of being ignored forever, I'd say Don you do react defensively to comments not aimed at you. Deadjim, you frame your thoughts as too black and white, and offend those who have been here forever. Both could give a little, accept the other's views.
Ok, I'm off to Purgatory, an ex-altar boy at that.