Yes indeed, those names feature prominently in some of the best (and worst) threads to be found here. All of them with strong views, forthright opinions and an admirable ability to stand firm. Unfortunately, those qualities can end up in a "unstoppable force comes up against an immovable object" situation. If I recall correctly, those names all ended up falling foul of the E-Budo rule about treating other people with respect, which can be hard to do if it feels like compromising your own beliefs.
Me? I'll compromise over everything from what to buy for supper to which political leader to vote for. I'm easily swayed and prone to capitulation. I'm no mighty Oak, but I may not be much of a Willow tree either. The fact that I'm still here may not be much of a victory if I'm all alone having conversations in the dark without anyone answering.
David, thanks for the prompt answer regarding Toshio.
David Noble
Shorinji Kempo (1983 - 1988)
I'll think of a proper sig when I get a minute...
For now, I'm just waiting for the smack of the Bo against a hard wooden floor....