I have no idea what this is supposed to imply. My logic is telling me by your statements that you would have a problem with watching Les strouds new show if (heaven forbid) he used it to advertise one of the knives to which he was key in designing. I drew attention to the fact that Doug Ritter owns this website/forum and also uses it to advertise his line of gear, to which you appear to have no problem.

I wasn't trying to debate anything silly or otherwise, I don't like Les Strouds knives personally, Nor do I like Mr. Ritters. (personal preference) But I would certainly not accuse a man of bowing down to comercialism for trying to make a living. Les Stroud put a lot of work into designing his line of gear so if he uses his show to hype a few of his knives from time to time then good for him. Since the man designed the dammed knife I would be kinda dissapointed if he DIDN'T mention it in his show. If I were lost for ten days in the middle of nowhere and could have any knife in the world with me it would probably be the one I designed as well.

I don't need to PM anyone to discuss anything calmly either. To imply that I would be upset because of anything a person would post here is insane. I know that Trying to win any arguement over an internet forum would be a complete exercise in futility so I wouldn't waste my time trying. I have my opinion, you have yours. If we need to run behind closed doors each time someone disagrees with each other then the point of an open forum is lost.

I just sometimes wonder what the view is like from atop such a high horse.