"I very much appreciate his self promotion tactics." I agree the self promotion is good for Joel. I know who he is because of what he has written even though I

"I very much appreciate his self promotion tactics." I agree the self promotion is good for Joel. I know who he is because of what he has written even though I've been critical along the same lines as the parent. But the parent's thoughts are important also in pointing out to anyone reading this (who is green) that isn't aware of what is going on here. Then they can decide for themselves how they want to listen to or use the advice.