He was fond of calling his detractor illiterate, denouncing his scientific theories as illegitimate and illusive.
But the pipe has one major detractor: It's something of a black box.
But for every fan there is a detractor, critical not just of the monastery's approach but Shi's own lifestyle.
Naturally, Pork and Dilcey and Mammy gave vent to loud guffaws at hearing the detractor of their beloved Tara set at naught.
The attack took many by surprise, because few had anticipated that the major detractor of the faith would be one of our own.