<p>In defense of pacific, about 90% of what she says is “Yale is X, Y and Z.” Others (Harvard students/fan club members) are making an assumption that she is therefore saying, “And Harvard is NOT X, Y and Z.” Most of the time, pacific, and most others on this thread have expressed enthusiasm for Yale (it’s the Yale Forum, after all) without saying anything negative about H. </p>
<p>It seems to be part of human nature to pick a side (usually the most familiar side, or the side we happen to be on :)) and defend it passionately, even in the absence of data about the other side. This phenomenon can be seen in international relations as well as college rivalries.</p>
<p>H and Y aren’t opposites. They are distinct, but have many more similarities than differences, compared to the thousands of other colleges and universities in the world.</p>
<p>Truce!</p>