you're supposed to think i'm wrong; that's how this works - if what i was saying was conventional, i wouldn't be interesting.

and, i might be wrong. sure.

we'll find out.

but, i'm used to being written off; don't think that's going to phase me.

please recognize that the idea is that you're supposed to follow the argument and decide what you think, not take me on authority. i'm not producing decrees, here. and i'm not looking for mindless followers.