Not sure what you are getting at AC. I was adding perspective to the discussion.
Or are you just looking for a fight? 2 posts into PPRUNE and you come out fighting.
I fly a turbine powered taildragger (Finist SMG92). 700hp makes you realise what your feet are for. You also get used to reacting in both directions as you move from forward to reverse thrust!!
The Finist like the Porter is easier to 3 point in a cross wind than wheel it and once the tail is down it is easier to get it into ground beta.
I do think that flying conventional gear sharpens pilot skills and helps develop a better appreciation of the dynamics of aircraft handling on the ground.