I've seen what you're talking about on this forum, Elaine, with regard to peole taking exception to the "Smart People" tag. I don't get it either and agree with you that it's more empowering, as if Steve was complimenting you for taking an interest in this site. The only thing that comes to mind to explain those who don't like it is that possibly they're in the midst of a self-deprecating or overly skeptical mindset to begin with and they percieve the "Smart People" tag as being sarcastic and insulting. I still don't get it, though.
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