Who actually wants the Voynich solved?

[bi3mw]

This can be summed up quite simply: The way most solutions have been presented here leaves no room for doubt. One could present a solution something like this: “Here is my solution; I’m putting it up for discussion—it may or may not be correct.” Then one would remain open to constructive criticism, and if it turned out that the solution was wrong, one’s ego wouldn’t be hurt. One would simply be counted among the many flawed solutions. The absolute claim to be right in any case essentially rules out any discussion from the outset. At that point, it’s really just a matter of seeking confirmation. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I personally find that uninteresting.

By the way, I see nothing wrong with the saying “The journey is its own reward”. Through my work on the VMS, I’ve learned quite a bit about the (late) Middle Ages. That’s a nice side effect, so to speak.