It must really pain you to say that, so I know that Earl must be playing pretty well lately. Looks like I know who to place a small wager on this year.

(J/K Shawn)
BTW, I don't like seeding. You guys are good enough to beat me every time...so why should I be guaranteed to face a Putnam, Archer, etc. in the first round every time, instead of Joe Schmoe, who I actually have a chance against?
I've won and lost many tournaments based on whether or not I got a favorable draw. It's part of pool, and I don't think that should change, regardless of how good you are, or how many racks you can run.
Also, if I beat two Joe Schmoes before I have to play a Putnam, my confidence might be high enough to believe that I actually have a chance against you...
The anti-seeding argument is seemingly intended to insure that the top players
never have to deal with each other until the later stages of the tourney...thus virtually guaranteeing them a cash spot. Pool doesn't come with guarantees, nor should it, imo.