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The paradox is that IMO the simplest way forward is...

I feel like this statement is the crux of the issue. Have you considered that your opinion is simply wrong?

[johansch]

OP: It hurts so much when I run into walls.

Everyone else: Stop running into walls then.

OP: But they are so shiny. I think running into them is the best way forward for me. Please keep me a trick that allows me to run into them without pain.

Everyone else: Eh..