"Challenge TCA: I think if you were challenged to SEEMLESSLY and without referencing other panels, create a panel that blended and injected an original thought that was so subtle it would cause a invigorating sense of puzzlement in the viewer ( I mean - why not you seem to savor ALL of the 2 hours allotted ) you would have a really hard time. No matter how you shine it: I posit you would have a hard time doing the hypothetical task with a degree of success."

I love a challenge, so I'll try to do this. Tell me what you think of 782 a3 after I've added it to the Grid. If you think I'm still trying to polish a turd, feel free to tell me so in this thread.

"I am not laying a trip on you. I state here [for whatever useless records] that you seem to overall have a very selective way of tackling panels. There will always seem to be one gratuitous blend that seems borne more of some sense of obligation rather than thoughtfulness, then there will be a collage of various deep references to either your own or someone elses panel from prior levels."

Obviously, my feelings were hurt when you called my stuff repulsive in 780 a1. But I respect your artistic ability. You've been a Gridcosm addict since the very beginning, so your criticism can't be easily ignored.

OTOH, Jon should have e-mailed me instead of attacking without warning. That's why I called him a phony. I like his weblog, but his Grid work usually isn't too hot. He's trying to lead, not blend. His attack made him look like a hypocrite, IMHO. Pot, kettle, black.

You possess a clue about blendiness. Your sniping didn't shock me because we've had our scrapes in the recent past. My bubble remains unburst.