Yeah.
I don't need to put my hand into a fire to know it hurts.
I don't need to listen to some overblown egotist spout opinions at me to know they are bunk.
Drink that Koolaid, it's the really good "right-spin" Koolaid.
It's good for you!
If you don't like what I say to your pal to defend myself against his idiotic ping, then tell him to take me off his ping list.
He's the one always looking for a fight ...