I dunno, there's a big difference between "running your mouth off on the internet", and "running your mouth off on the internet, often being right and at least having solid supporting arguments when controversial".

I don't mind people being opinionated, or even wrong - if they also demonstrate they've thought about the subject at hand. Extra credit when people are controversial and entertaining at the same time.

Congrats on the sale Ted, I hope it works out well and was what you wanted - and keep on entertaining (at least some of us) with your public persona/writing.