I think it was the late Bill Wise that befriended Geno, and wrote the article in DGJ with him, Dustin. John Mann liked everybody, from what I could tell. That said, I'm in agreement with you. The Russian guy has bad-mouthed Darnes for years, but, hasn't really shown anything specific to them to support his thoughts. When an idiot like the Tennesee clown says he doesn't like a Darne or a Mossberg pump, that's a good reason to go buy one, in my opinion.
Geno, come on, lets see some evidence. Anytime now.
Best,
Ted