John Smith wrote:

...
Hmmm, from your statements, and text--if adhered to, most-certainly
suggests, they must be following your advise, surely! The "alligators",
or, i.e., stations which are all mouth and no ears ...

However, I am willing to debate, argue, stand-behind, etc., all which I
have said ... I actually HAVE built my antennas, and continue to do so
... indeed, my statement is, "Only lamers buy them."

Regards,
JS

P.S. Just in case you wondered, yes, I did purchase a couple, in the
early days ...

Regards,
JS