By the way, what's your opinion of that?  Do you see any possible conflict of interest in so doing?

No. Academics are people too, and as such have the right to their own opinions and biases. They should be measured by the weight of their argument and not discounted just because they align it with their own POV.

Jonx, let's be reasonable. Premies fall over themselves backwards trying to find new ways to praise the hell out of Rawat.

What do you say about a person who exposed the secret of one's existence? Sorry... I guess I'm asking the wrong person.

To be honest, Jonx, I don't at all accept that Rawat did anything of the sort.

Well, whether he did or not is irrelevant in your case. “Secrets” surround us all daily but only a few have the eyes to see them. We consider certain scientists to be a cut above when they are able to articulate one of these secrets so that others can benefit from their insight. That’s not to say everyone presented by Einstein the secrets of e=mc² were able to “see it”; in fact few could. The rest were left to either believe it or not. Some even thought they could “see it” because they could parrot the right words. Like e=mc², the precepts of Knowledge can be parroted. But few actually appreciate its “secret”. Guess you’re one of ‘em mate.

But when, like you, they claim that they see his faults too, and they're asked to say what they are -- silence!

He loves too much. He works too hard. He's too much of a perfectionist. He wears too much hair grease. There!  I don't feel any different.

Aha!  So those are the "faults" you see in the man?  I knew it. Premies are incapable of criticizing Rawat.   He's their cult leader and it's like there's an invisible glass wall there or something.  Maybe just a sturdy leash.  Your mind can't do it.  Jonx, those aren't criticisms and you know it. 

Uhhh… really! Maybe that’s why I didn’t feel any different.

...what do you think a cult looks like, Jonx?

Say, are you afraid of cults Jim? How about latent homosexuality? Ear-wigs in your pillow?

I wouldn't say I was afraid of cults although I'm sure glad I escaped the one I was in before.  I would say that you didn't answer my question for some reason.  Care to try again? 

I know you’ll just hate me for this but I’ll answer your question with a question: When you’re on a witch-hunt, how can you tell what a witch looks like? So what about latent homosexuality?

Are you in control or are you someone who can be manipulated? Did you once allow someone else to take responsibility for your life? If you are so sure of yourself, why all the fuss about a little cult? Seriously... you are afraid, but of what?

Don't assume I'm afraid of anything.  Like I said, that's wrong. 

Wrong? What’s wrong? Are you saying you have no fears?

As for your question, am I in control?  Control of what, may I ask? 

Of yourself. Why is an ex-smoker so disgusted by people around him smoking? Fear of losing control, which is another way of saying not in control.

Can I be manipulated?  You bet, pal, we all can! 

Someone who is in control cannot be manipulated… pal.