I know I come across as too straightforward to the point of making people feel like they are being blunted, but I do think it is necessary because of the sheer amount of liars/cheaters who will not stop until they have cut you down to pieces. I do criticize a lot, but I certainly feel that some things are still worth giving the time of day to talk about. If I really hated someone or something such as a whole place or society I would not be spending time on this board talking about it. More extreme, politically motivated discussion forums that are blatantly anti-Chinese can be found all over the internet, but they are not my cup of tea. I do consider my views to be more moderate, and I certainly can say that many Chinese people will agree with my opinions. Of course, the folks who do not want to learn Chinese for fear of discovering the truth will hate my views, but I do not care what they think so much.