1. Why do all threads devolve into an assumption of an arena duel format between the classes in question? Suppose one is comparing the druid spell list with the wizard's; it is largely irrelevant to mention the counters a wizard would have to a druid's best spells, because most of a druid's enemies are not wizards*! And yet nearly every thread will do this, some more than once.

2. How should this be prevented? Attempt to educate offending posters about the folly of the "arena fallacy", perhaps?


* The exceptions tend to be at high levels and/or high op, neither of which are as common as some might think.