I don't see where anyone got ripped other than a mild teasing of Chum Man. Larry asked for advice on a product, that many of us feel there's a better alternative for. More power to him in whatever choice he makes.

The bringing up of other spoon makes, or even spoons at all, is more of a departure from the original topic than an alternate suggestion regarding the same tackle. That being said, most of the interesting conversation that takes place here is usually completely off the topic it ends up falling under, so that's not something worth getting worked up over.

I certainly don't judge people by their tackle purchasing decisions, we all have different opinions regarding different products in different applications. Part of the value in this board as a resource is that a question can be asked, and answers will come forth that couldn't possibly all have been thought of by a single person alone. It's how we all see things differently that makes it possible for everyone to learn something.