That being said– and despite the fact that at least one mutual friend implies that it might be a real spectacle for me to lock horns with him– I have no desire to tangle with Downes. For one thing, Stephen Downes has likely forgotten more about many subjects than I have yet learned. For another, he is one of the people I’ve looked to (and up to) since I got into this game. I’ll smart a bit and then try to learn from it.

I’m glad that a few more readers found something valuable here. That’s what matters.

Maybe my next OLDaily-worthy post will receive better notice. I see he’s mentioned my response, but I’m studiously ignoring that one for as long as I can (and until I am fortified with some good whiskey

I too discovered you through the OLDaily. After a quick scan, I found your posts to be refreshingly different with a lot of common sense. Pronouncing content as unimportant or irrelevant has puzzled me as well, even though it seems to be common in some blog circles. Sort of like the great story (apparently a myth) about the recommendation to close the U.S. Patent Office in 19th Century because almost everything had been invented (http://www.myoutbox.net/posass.htm).

Anyway, keep up the great posts. Your feed is in my aggregator now.

I found from personal experience that a good old-fashioned brawl can do a lot to liven things up around here. In your case Stephen was off the mark. He is prone to hector us lesser mortals at times but he does have a sense of fairness and I think he will re-visit this.

Anyway, the rise in temperature caught my eye. I’m one person that is now discoverintg your blog today that would not otherwise be doing it.

(I’m definitely not sugegsting that we turn this into a screaming match, but, hey, look on the bright side.)