shouting versus dotting

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

John Reimer wrote:
> Hello Andrei,
> 
> <snip>
> 
>> This is pointing at some being born into royalty while others' good
>> work is under-compensated. Well in a way I'm glad you bring this up.
>> One thing that has caused and is causing an amount of stir and
>> occasional irritation is the perception that I came out of nowhere and
>> captured Walter's attention effortlessly. The reality is that being
>> neighbors with Walter was part of the mix, but the prosaic bulk of it
>> is that Walter cared only because of my previous and ongoing 99%
>> transpiration. For better or worse, this state of affairs makes it
>> that whatever I say is perceived as much more intense, imposing,
>> controversial, quirky, or arrogant, than it is, and therefore much
>> more scrutinized and criticized. This reaction is entirely
>> understandable, and I'm still thinking of ways to assuage it. In the
>> meantime it's costing me time because I feel obligated to answer the
>> many replies to my posts.
> 
> 
> Anderi, I think you have a good grasp of the complexity of the situation 
> here, and I think (or is it believe ;) ) you are doing a fine job, if 
> not being a little too accomodating (in terms of trying to respond to 
> everyone): I would have collapsed of exhaustion long ago if I were in 
> your shoes.
> 
> Anyway, keep up the good work.  I think the general D/Walter 
> relationship picture will become clearer the longer your participate.  
> It does seem that D is taking a turn for the better again.
> 
> -JJR

Thank you!

Andrei