I know there is a long thread in the backroom, but...

I really value your opinion even if I don't agree with you on many issues. I can't learn or refine my opinions if people don't challenge me.

This board, while it has its faults, is a great forum where [mostly] well intentioned people can express opinions and engage in a dialog. It's not perfect and the impersonal nature of the internet does not help, but I think it's important to take things back here with a grain of salt, but also with humility that maybe someone else has a point worthy of consideration. You've given me quite a bit of food for thought over the years and I would love to have a few beers with you sometime if the stars align. Prost.