09-02-2009, 06:24 AM
(09-01-2009, 07:25 PM)Ali Quadir Wrote: Lorna I agree about the feeling of the ego trip. It doesn't put me off much. My mother taught me every person has their own crazy bits. But I do note it. And I realize there are some potential problems there mostly related to PR. I have the feeling his ego was pretty dent and bruised in his early period, I think I see that in the time he sometimes takes to verbally "prove" his detractors wrong. It means they're in his mind, he is (overly?) sensitive to them. But on the other hand that also motivates him to reference and cross check sources. It's normal for late bloomers to develop a strong ego and a big self image. Especially when they become admired by so many. I would still judge his motivations, his message and his behavior as positive and not selfish. Even if his opinion of self is pretty big. And in the end in my opinion his material should be judged more for what it is and less for it's author.
Hi Ali Quadir
Ooo i probably did sound a bit judgemental - not my intention. David's personality and ego actually reminds me very, very much of a dear friend. i don't feel negatively towards him when he sounds all pumped up and egotistical, quite the opposite, my reaction is more of an 'ah bless' because you're right, he has taken a lot of knocks. i remember clearly how strongly he reacted against people putting him up on a pedastal on the old ask2k forum. For me I guess I just find his message less helpful or maybe less relevant to me now than i once did.