I like Diki, always did. The biggest source of Diki's frustration is that he is considerably smarter than most of the people he encounters, especially in the music field. Is he opinionated? Sure he is. Most smart people are (because their opinions are usually better informed and more accurate than the other guys). One of the things I like about Diki, aside from his intellect (also one of the things I like about DonM), is that I've never heard him brag about anything, his talent, his ability to entertain, his possessions, his past accomplishments. I don't even recall him personally attacking anyone although he WAS willing and able to defend himself when attacked. He has, sadly, sometimes been the victim of a misinterpreted post but that's water under the bridged and he is probably now in a better situation, forum wise.

I'm not really comfortable discussing someone on a public forum, especially when they are unable to respond. I'm sure none of you would want to be spoken of negatively and not be able to respond. One of my biggest disappointments on this forum is that I never had the opportunity to meet Diki in person. JMO.

chas