Wait - I didn't say shitcoin casino, did I? I actually thought coinbase first, thought maybe I shouldn't name names, typed shitcoin casino, said fuck it, erased it, and wrote Coinbase and Robinhood.

Somehow you read my mind, or at least my intent. Brilliant!

Being disagreeable just means my first inclination is to disagree. It's the way I process new information - first, disagree with it, shoot as many flaming arrows as I can at it, try to break it, hold it up against my present understanding and see every way it doesn't work, before determining some level of importance, letting it go if it doesn't change anything, reaching new understandings where appropriate, and then agreeing.

Agreeing is often the end stage, but not the first stage. It can be tough for people thinking I just shoot their opinions and ideas down, when it isn't my intent, and I welcome their ideas and generally agree with their opinions.

Stating up front that I am disagreeable by nature can help me communicate with others, I've found. Its one of the early things I disclose when working with a new team, and appropriate here as well. It isn't all shitposting and taking the piss with me, promise. I really value the opportunities to interact with and learn from each other through the sharing of ideas.

Case in point, I would love to get some opinions on your dietary fiber / estrogen question. I think it is important.