10-08-2012, 10:50 AM
Quote:I do feel a bit beaten down by comments here which havnt' been supportive of the talent of our youngsters but I'm thicker skinned and nasty enough not to let that deflect me.
Nobody in this thread, so far as I can see, has said anything that isn't supportive of the talent of our youngsters. Some people have different views as to how best to foster this talent. The fact that they disagree with each other is immaterial to this. Indeed, it's healthy - debate is better than an echo chamber.
I disagree with some of your opinions, as I do with some of the opinions of almost everyone else on this board about one thing or another, but I have no doubt whatsoever as to your commitment to achieving the best outcome for Scottish juniors, nor would I attempt to argue or imply that you are motivated by anything other than the desire to improve chess in Scotland. Please extend others the same courtesy: ultimately, we really are all on the same side.