SD R,
I absolutely consider you a peer and greatly respect your opinions on the market. You categorized our differences pretty well. I beleive there is definte value to what you do and for the clients that chose your services. I have friends that have put great transaction together for themselves and friends with neighbors that are selling w/o using RE agents and tell them its great if it works for everyone. However, at times I wonder whether you discount the value of a skilled/experienced full service agent. Enough of that thought we could go on forever on that.
As for the Thanksgiving table, if I sent you to the kids table I’d be there with you. Though my personal preference is eating off a tray in front of my TV watching the NFL.