Originally Posted by Supple Cow

I know I kind of sounded like a dick, but it's not that I don't think he deserves ANY respect. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't letting an overwhelming and almost fearful amount of deference keep me from saying what I think needed to be said. I think that that deference aspect (which is unfortunately tied in with the healthy amount of respect) is built into the culture around here. I didn't think it was doing us any good and I feel that we've cleared the air a bit about what role he DOES expect to have around here. I have mucho respect for his creation and his continued efforts (and I know they are great efforts) to keep this place going.