25-02-2014, 09:23 AM
I think Pat Speer is one of the best posters Simkin ever had. And, just as important, he comes off as a damn good human being. Even if I don't always agree with the guy, he brings quite a lot of data per post and pretty compelling arguments. His strange position in the research community only enhances his credibility in my book - I can't fathom how you have to have the same interpretation over reams of complicated data to be considered an equal in the critical community. Although, other than ignorance and emotional problems, I can't fathom how you could be a Lone Nutter, either.