Mmmm. Tough talking on the internet eh? My BS only works on forums? Ok, if you think that. No problem.
I tend not post on the forums anymore because I think it is futile. Until two people meet nobody can say anything about each others Wing Chun. I have never rubbished anybody's fighting skills. I have only questioned peoples ideas if they don't make sense to me and yes I have also pushed those ideas too far.
IMO Philipp Bayers ideas on Ving Tsun are second to none. I think using his ideas in the context of Ving Tsun is better for people than most of the esoteric fancy flip flop nonsense that is out there today. I have come to realize, however, that maybe that was a foolish thing to say as some people cannot make even the simplest ideas work for them. Instead they look to add other ideas which is fine if it improves their overall fighting ability. In fact as we are all different it is ok to have other ideas even of they are conflicting with each other. Nobodies "way" is perfect! We as people are far from perfect.
Philipp is very competent at Wing Chun. In fact he is the best I have seen by a huge margin. That does not mean to say that all his students will be great or even good. I personally try my best to improve my own Wing Chun. Posting on the internet and arguing with people does nothing for the individual or the system. We are all practically in the same position and we are also all guilty of getting involved in some sorts of flame wars and bickering. Some more than others.
As for the Obassi clip I think it was not good for either guy or Wing Chun. Rather than speculate its better to leave it there. What is the point in fighting with each other about it? What is the point of rubbishing PBVT or even Obassi VT? It's between Shawn and Kevin and in many aspects we can all learn lessons from it.
The important thing is that we all take care of ourselves and continue to do what we enjoy.
I personally think posting on the www about VT does more harm than good so I prefer to opt out now. I can continue to research my nonsense in peace