Hmmmm.... Birds of a feather, flock together, and I guess if
is deemed important to the flock then trainers like ML should be lauded. Personally I've always considered listening, flexibility and teaching to be the way ahead.
Socially, each to their own, no judgement, it takes all types etc; however, for all Mike's supporters, you do realise that there's an enormous, overwhelming silent majority saying nothing to be polite but not... that... upset....