there could be a little bit of bias involved

Absolutely. Even putting aside the possibilities for regional and temporal bias, they’re a literary society; they’re quite likely to strongly play up some minor noise in both directions–either to paint themselves as a dying breed in need of saving, or as an ascendant force worth watching. They’re very unlikely to have no opinion one way or the other.

Interesting that Pratchett sold well but Adams didn’t. I can kind of see Martin, since that was right after the TV show shambled to a halt ignobly, but Pratchett and Adams feel like they’re cut from the same cloth, particularly as far as people who would enjoy their work go. Maybe there was a bump associated with the Good Omens show?

Anyway. I appreciate your gracefulness. I try intentionally to not be that kind of guy online, so it stung particularly because I felt like I was betraying myself. Don’t get on social media on a bad day, kids.