Suitably chastened, Cornflower.

"Peace, peace, and give experience tongue.
They do abuse the king that flatter him:
For flattery is the bellows blows up sin;
The thing which is flatter'd, but a spark,
To which that blast gives heat and stronger glowing;
Whereas reproof, obedient and in order,
Fits kings, as they are men, for they may err."

Shakespeare: Pericles, Prince of Tyre Act 1

Good one.

Wild horses:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhVLiHPUOIM

It's interesting that you find that you like me, Houellebecq.
I, more often than not, find that I hold similar views to C.J., Foxy, examinator, RObert and Severin.
I might also add that I have found you rather intriguing...your contrary nature n'all.

poirot,

I like anyone who's got a bit of spirit about them. I liked your attempts at more interesting topics, and I haven't noticed an 'education is the key', predictable middle of the road attitude and blandness from you like the others. You seem to think a little bit deeper, and just a bit more of an independent thinker all round.

I have also not seen any attempts at policing the prose of other posters or taking people's argument on reputation and tone rather than on the content.

All in all, I give you a solid 8.

Houlley have a think about your last post. You are a bit of a policeman yourself even prone to giving ratings.

But I have a soft spot for you too for some reason.

We all have a soft spot for Houellie,
if the truth be known.

He makes narcissism look good.