I have no problem at all with minor debate, especially about Lost. I guess I was just caught off guard by the manner and place. I personally do not rethink whether I initially enjoyed an episode or not. I like to go with my first gut reaction. That doesn't mean I do not mull it over and rethink things revealed. I can't help but do that, it drives my family insane. I just think what makes an episode a 5 for me personally, may make it a 3 or 4 for you. I like to be puzzled, and kept guessing ....to me it is entertaining. For some it is frustrating.

I personally did not see Sayid being one of the Oceanic 6. My gut instinct was that he would not retreat from the war on the island. I felt if there was a war there he would be in the middle of it fighting for his friends. So, to me the episode was a complete surprise in the fact that he was one of the six. Yet my thoughts about him being in the middle of the island war were confirmed, as he was still fighting for his friends. (at least that is what I got out of it) He was just doing it differently than I ever imagined. I like that about this show, it keeps me guessing what will happen next and I still haven't figured out if Ben is what we would classify as "good" or "bad". I only know that I really like his character and am pretty sure that if he is bad... then he is a necessary evil for the greater good.