That's a great post and a great thread. It's entertaining to read the discussion of Heinlein, as I came of age in a very cloistered sci-fi literary environment

That's a great post and a great thread. It's entertaining to read the discussion of Heinlein, as I came of age in a very cloistered sci-fi literary environment and as a teen in the 1980s didn't know anyone who appreciated science fiction literature and could discuss and compare classic authors like the people in that thread. Once I plugged into the Internet in the 90s, I subscribed to a Gene Wolfe usenet group but otherwise didn't seek out my "tribe." From time to time I get to catch up on these debates when someone mentions/links to them on HN, so thank you!