They put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us.
You forgot Chuck Nessa, not to add to your anxiety or anything.
I have not been reading any of the threads after the first couple of messages. I probably won't go back and read them either.
I do want to say something after my (imagined) fear of the proceedings. I would guess most "bitches" are about personal oxen gored on AMG. That happens with any assessment of any opinion about a personal favorite. Nothing right or wrong, just a difference.
I have used Scott's writing on AMG as a useful guide through lots of reissues and thank him for that. I do not expect deep understanding of any particular idom but find him to be of use.
It is ok to "keep the pressure on" but please don't jump into a feeding frenzy.
Sorry if I misunderstood the long threads but if I wanted to read that much I'd start over with Nabokov.