Taylor, I have no idea who you are, but apparently, your post indicates that you know who I am. Apparently, I am trying to be something that am I not and that I am above it all. And that everyone on this forum is pretty much a moron if they do not know that I am 'above it all.' Well, one thing is for sure, and that's that I have never set myself out to be above someone in any way. Respecting other opinions on these forums has always been a hallmark of my posts. The occasional animated statement like 'head out of your arse' is not meant to be trash talking or a low-blow -- they're just firm attempts to get people to wake up or look at the real issues. If it's an 'attempt' at a unique opinion, (i.e., the types of opinions we need in these DISCUSSION forums), that's fine with me. But at least it is an opinion with substance and logic backing it, and not unsubstantiated nonsense.
Where exactly did you see Crichton do a 'thrown' or 'forced' d-spin? And how many have you seen? I have seen many. Some are excellent, some are weak (Whistler Open?). For the most part, they are very strong. Had he not overrotated his final jump at the WSI big air, I'm sure he would have placed 1st or 2nd -- not too shabby considering the field there and judging panel that went with it.
No doubt, Jon Olsson has the best d-spin in the world, but he's not the only one who does them well. People like Crichton, Buchar, Douglas, Easley, etc. all do them well, and are all respected IMMENSELY by MANY people. I'm just stating the facts, and I am not going to argue with the facts.