There's always some semblance of comfort in that last line of your post, always makes want to find something to scathe about....lol. It's almost like yes!, yes! someone who doesn't mind an opposing opinion.

I celebrate criticism.

People who surround themselves with sycophants (echo-chamber-bubble-heads) are never going to find the best ideas.

And of course, I rely heavily on this famous quote,

I Disapprove of What You Say, But I Will Defend to the Death Your Right to Say It