As an experiment, I tried a little PR/xoxo style "challenge and response" with the would-be Yalies, and they almost freaked out. Being "engaged" was apparently a new experience for them - a change from the usual "what are your stats" and "how was your interview" and "haha Harvard Sucks, don't we all agree?" stuff.
Just one day's notices from the Yalies:
*WHO THE HECK IS BYERLY, AND WHY IS SHE SUCH A CELEBRITY ON CC???
*If Byerly really is NYCFan on xoxo, well, they really know how to play dirty over there. I'm appalled at how some of those folks throw around insults. I hope you know that everything here is in good fun, Byerly. We all appreciate your presence, as it adds to the diversity of the Yale forum (despite your constant recitation of Crimson facts and opinions).
*Heavens—what was I thinking? Byerly is ever dispassionate and non-judgmental, and his copious references always prove his points. Indeed he is Byerly the Omniscient!
*My theory is that Byerly has something to do with Harvard.
*Byerly, you do have a few redeeming qualities.
*Byerly! I've had a few theories about you. Only recently have I decided that you are very familiar to a fellow whom I met once on livejournal, "oh_the_ironing." Just a theory.
*Byerly, I've already asked my mother and my brother if either of them are you, but both said they aren't. Do you work in Harvard admissions? Are you Larry Summers?
*I happen to be a big Byerly supporter...he brings a refreshing opinion to every thread, never backing down from a fight. Byerly for Prez, 2008 (and btw, I don't mean US President...I'm talking about the more important Prez, the President of Harvard!)
*Haha, I think Byerly's sure got his facts down. But I was just wondering why he likes Harvard so much. Is there a reason? And especially in comparison to Yale. I mean...Harvard, Yale, when it gets up to these two schools, it's simply a matter of personal preference, one's not better than the other.
*He does bring a new perspective to discussions which is nice. I really am just curious as to why he is in love with Harvard… Does he own it?
*I find it funny how he says something and everybody just goes nuts. Byerly: I stubbed my toe in New Haven, it sucked. Everyone else: OMG BYERLY.....WHY DO YOU ALWAYS BASH YALE.....AGHHHH!
*In a Yale forum, what could be more fresh than a Harvard perspective haha.
*Bye adds a lot. Learning to identifying the logical fallacies in his posts will raise the average dude's SAT by at least 100 points. He/She should work for ETS. And I'll add, I like reading his/her posts a lot.
*I like Byerly well enough. I don't fret about his anti-Yale attitude. Besides, he always has good, reliable stats.
*I was just called for my Harvard interview tonight. Byerly, I hope you don't live in Water Mill, and I hope you're name isn't Saul...
*While browsing the forums lately, I was astounded by Bylerly's extensive knowledge -- a knowledge which seems to encompass absolutely all published facts on college admissions and numerous unpublished ones.
*ill bet Byerly will know the numbers – ask him!
*Thank you so much for your help, Byerly. I knew I could count on you.
*Byerly, you know your numbers!
*All hail, Great Byerly!
*Byerly, keep that sense of mischief. It will serve you well.