The work is its own defense. You have noticed, I trust, that I get my share of claps and followers.

Howard seems to be in it to insult people who disagree with him, so I've pretty much stopped replying to him. If I notice a point from him that seems relevant, I'll address it--I tend to skim his comments and haven't yet bothered to read his latest post about me.

You're more civil, so I'm willing to try to help you understand the universalist viewpoint, but I'm not your monkey, so I respond when and how I please.