I just don't think they really understood how good of a choice he was
Most people didn't know who he was until the day he was picked. That's where the disconnect here is. They went "who? I don't know with this curry muncher" and needed him to prove themselves to them, while you are far more plugged in to this to know way more.
I agree with that, hardly anyone knew who he was unless they saw me arguing with Philosoraptor about him, or watching Viva Frei, Robert Barnes, or Richard Barris. Which, still, is more plugged in than should be considered healthy.
Most people didn't know who he was until the day he was picked. That's where the disconnect here is. They went "who? I don't know with this curry muncher" and needed him to prove themselves to them, while you are far more plugged in to this to know way more.
I agree with that, hardly anyone knew who he was unless they saw me arguing with Philosoraptor about him, or watching Viva Frei, Robert Barnes, or Richard Barris. Which, still, is more plugged in than should be considered healthy.