George,
I understand what you're saying and I'm sure many people are thinking similar thoughts.
But, you've answered your own question in your own post. You said," You've met me before and you see I know what it is to be a performer, and I KNOW the difference between hobbyists, tricksters, and real magicians."
This alone makes all the difference in the world.
Now think about all the other artists standing with me. theory11 is built ground up by the artists. You cannot say that about the aforementioned sites.
Please remember we are all standing here on the front lines of magic. We have new troops coming in every day. Who would you rather have training them?
I am here to change magic for the better, not make it worse.
Please trust me when I say we can make it better for everyone if we just have a little faith and some patience.
When you see what's to come -- you'll nod your head with me, not at me.
With much respect,
Lee Asher
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