That kind of hate is actually counter productive. It is really hate of assertiveness, and since people try to avoid what they hate, they'll become less asserti

That kind of hate is actually counter productive. It is really hate of assertiveness, and since people try to avoid what they hate, they'll become less assertive and less likely to be successful like Mark. Then, instead of most being like Mark, like we should be, we'll continue to get solitary Marks, and the hate will increase - thus we have a vicious cycle. This problem is endemic in academia, and most other social settings I can think of where most people feel impotent, such as high school and socialist countries. That being said, I am solidly on the side of the herd. I am horrible at being assertive and making things happen.