net/net, in my opinion, this site is better with both powayseller and sdrealtor, despite the fact that i think a certain amount of what each of them posts is worthless. (and for that matter i’m sure a certain amount of what i post is worthless too as it’s the nature of the beast – see this post for an example – but i digress…)
for example, from PS’s above post:
“…and I got a compliment from Christopher Thornberg, who said to me, in front of about 200 people, “You just summarized our entire presentation in 20 seconds.” John Orcutt, Sr VP of UBS Private Wealth Management, and Ryan Ratcliff, both shook their heads up and down in agreement. I was thrilled.”
basically what you’re communicating to the forum here is, “oooh oooh, look at me, other smart people think i’m smart – they really do!! – so you should think i’m smart too!!” this merely comes off as a pitiful attempt at trying to urge the forum to take you seriously because some economist paid you a brief compliment. puhlease!! you shouldn’t be at your stage in life and need this sort of reinforcement, powayseller. you have some interesting things to say – just say them and leave it at that. if you spend your life seeking the approval of anonymous internet posters, you will lead a life filled with disappointment.
despite the fact that sdrealtor comes across as an apologist for real estate agents (to me at least) and is certainly not as bearish as i am (or the average forum participant), he’s actually posted some thoughtful, interesting stuff here. not as interesting as bugs, but that’s a tall order.
the difference between the two of you is that sdrealtor’s got the thicker skin. “sdr is driving me away”? puhlease. it’s a freakin’ internet forum for christ’s sake!! lighten up.
