Personally, I think some of your criticism stems from the fact that there are those who do not understand Shakespeare as well as they do Eric Carle. In the vain attempt to do so, they get a burr under their saddle and try to blame someone else for their own shortcomings. That is where I differ. I enjoy a challenge of words and opinions, which makes for a great debate. In the end, each person is going to believe what they choose to believe regardless, so why try to bash the messenger?
Anyway, I enjoy reading (and deciphering) your posts. They help me to understand, therefore learn, more than just the basics of a hobby I've grown to love. Thank you for your candor as well as your vocabulary lessons. (How dull this world would be if we were all alike)