Quote - A "photorealist" has about zero knowledge of what I'm doing, and is unaware that his ideas will NOT work.  He doesn't care. 

Umm, he doesn't have to. Nor do you have to agree with his views. Life is pretty cool like that.

Quote - If the site {CGSociety - /P } is all consumed with photorealism, then that's where the conversation concerning it belongs.

Didn't realize you were the king and arbiter of all topics discussable. My bad, but before I bow to your authority on the matter, may I see the paperwork granting you that authority? 

Oh, wait - the world don't work like that. Dude, with all due kindness? Get over it already.

PS: If you want to see some kick-ass photorealism, throw your eyeballs at this. (and notice that none of it is CG...)