>I don't spend as much time here as I once did but I can see that nothing changes as far as Peterson is concerned.
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That is Petersen, with an e

>John instead of your normal blowhard responses did you stop and think about why someone might think that of you? I have never met you in person but I have very similar opinions of you. I find YOU to be pompous, long-winded, self-centered, and have a over-exaggerated opinion of self-worth.
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I does not concern me that somebody might have that opinion of me. Unlike you, the gutless weasel took the cowardly approach of doing it in the shadows. Other than that, you are entitled to your opinions. Rock On..


>These are mannerisms John.
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>For all the good you may be providing the community the way in which converse with members rubs some people the wrong way.
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Sure. But if my goal was to be everybody's friend, my approach would most certianly be different. Fact is, I don't care about bending my position to suit your wishes. I care about expressing my opinion. And if in the process you become offended and want to tell me off, that is a price I am willing, and have paid on numerous occasions..

>Your "Dearest Weasel....." post is just another example of this.

Interesting how only only see one side of an issue...

>Finally development and the knowledge we have is not who we are but what we do. I don't think anyone here has found a cure for cancer, helped to wipe out hunger in third world countries, or promoted world peace. Lets keep our expertise in some perspective.
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I think that tree you were hugging a few moments ago is getting lonely...

>Lighten Up, Live Longer.

As somebody who brings up issues about finding a cure for cancer, wiping out hunger, you are telling ME to lighten up. Please....


>Remember a mind is a terrible thing ....

You my friend, may the king of the non-sequiter here...

>P.S. I hope that you don't decide to leave the community it wouldn't be the same without you.
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Don't worry, I won't. And thanks for the words of encouragement...