I don't think Turnoi see's it, and I think he's been on top and unchallenged for so long on this forum, that he feels he can say whatever he likes. Maybe he has even come to believe the arrogant nonsense he is spewing, who knows. What I do know is that Turnoi, you are not doing yourself any favors by continually insulting non degree holders, and trying to say you are not by "intellectualizing" your comments so you can later deny you ever did any such thing. You and cunning linguist are indeed out of line, and you do come across as total snobs. Nobody likes a snob, except other snobs, keep that in mind. People will only tolerate so much.