No kidding, I actually thought "I would rather argue with fionwe1987 any day of the week. At least he knows what he's talking about!"

Whatever the differences in our opinions and the philosophical framework that shapes our interpretation of the text, we can still grasp the same facts, and a couple of times you've made good points that helped me correct my own views. And while I am not interested in some aspects of the story in which you are more invested, I respect your thought process on the matter. Certainly a hell of a lot more than "I will rate this character more powerful because he is in a hard magic system."

I don't really discuss WoT outside this site. I suspect I have become spoiled and do not have an accurate picture of the fandom at large or its typical comprehension.