Phat Unplugged

Saw "Matt Dillahunty" come up in a few of your posts like Message 1581.Just felt like giving my 2 cents on him as I've seen a few of his videos recently, too.

• Seems incredibly intelligent and extremely familiar with all aspects of the theism/atheism debate.
• His lectures (videos where he's just talking about a subject with no feedback) seem very calm and well put together
• His temper with feedback is extremely short. He seems to get very angry very quickly with people who challenge him on anything. I usually don't find him to be wrong on his actual facts, but I do find him to be pretty wrong on his tactics and the way he deals with people who do not agree with him.

I much prefer someone like Forrest Valkai who seems even more knowledgeable, but also has the tact and grace of treating people with respect if they don't agree with him.

Yeah, that excuse doesn't hold that much water for me, either.When giving a one-way talk/lecture though he's almost a totally different fellow. During those times he seems incredibly calm and caring and 'just trying to help.'
One of the best speakers I've ever heard.
The difference is quite jarring.

Yes - I certainly do understand Matt's reputation. I even respect it.
It's just too much for myself. Although, I will admit that sometimes such people like Matt are better qualified in certain situations where people like myself would be more likely to be "abused/pushed-over." Perhaps - yes.
Or, perhaps, Forrest is different from Matt and will create his own niche and not become so jaded.Only time will tell on that one.