shouting versus dotting

[John Reimer]

Hello Andrei,

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> 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