First off, I'd like to apologize for the inflammatory topic title. However, since you clicked on the topic, it served its purpose. Let me say that I do not believe all single timeline theorists are hypocrites. I even hold some, like Lex, in the highest esteem. That being said, all single timeline theorists, and probably even all double timeline theorists should read this.
Before I begin, I should say this. At first, I thought the idea of having a written hierarchy on a message board was kinda, well, stupid. But now, I'm grateful for it. Though I'm fairly new here, as a Hylian Knight, posters just can't dismiss what I have to say. I'll try to keep the bitter tone out of my writing. So, here it is...
We're all aware of what TSA said about TP and the timeline. That it "destroys" the single timeline theory. "Pretty much renders it impossible." We have absolutely NO idea what event/character/thing TSA is referring to, yet many single timeline theorists are already declaring "great victory" and saying that double timeline theorists are stupid for not believing them. Not only is that incredibly childish; it's hypocritcal as well. Let's check out this article, shall we:
http://www.zhq2.com/eiji_exclusive_part1.shtml
Now, in the above interview, there is this line, “Aonuma admits that his remarks in an interview before The Wind Waker’s release in Japan were meant to convey ‘two timelines’.” The "above interview" is the Q&A from 2003 where Aonuma says there are "two endings" of OoT. He said, in the zhq article, that he meant, by saying that there were two endings, he meant for people to interpret that as meaning there are two timelines. So, Aonuma confirmed two timelines in this article, yet single timeline theorists NEVER accpeted it. The said the person who wrote the article wasn't a credible source, so it didn't count. Well, guess who wrote the article? That's right. None other than TSA. So, I think it says something that the majority of us double timeline theorists are patiently waiting to see what the deal is, instead of whining OmG NoES!!1! tEH TSA IZ NUT CreBidLE!11!!!SHIFT1!!! That's why I always had a gut feeling that unless the single timeline theory was confirmed, the debate would never end. Because those who are open-minded enough to acknowledge the a rather unorthodox theory (the double timeline) will be more willing to acknowledge that their theory is wrong. Whereas theorists, single or double, who aren't willing to even acknowledge the possibility of a theory other than their own will hold onto their beliefs until kingdom come.
Which leads me on to my next point. If you failed to ever even acknowledge the possibility of the double timeline theory as a logical alternative, you either A) are incredibly close-minded, or B) never truly understood how either of the theories worked, or C) both. Neither theory is perfect, and both have their flaws. Because of that, saying that you know the double timeline theory, or know the single timeline theory is wrong, is well, wrong. Both theories CAN work, and both have their problems. I'd advise EVERYONE, regardless of what you think you know about the timeline, to read sections 5 through 9 in this topic:
The New GameFAQs Guide to the Timeline
And for my final thing, until we know exactly what happened in TP, neither theory is correct. Also, unless TP explains what happens after MM, the single timeline theory will only be correct by default. OoT Link showing up during the game won't fix the problems inherent of the single timeline theory. Conversely, Zelda saying, "The Hero of Time is in another universe," won't fix the problems inherent of the double timeline theory.
So, until we've all played TP, nothing is proven or disproven. And may I remind you that it was a single timeline theorist who said that TP "destroys" the double timeline theory. What destroys it to him is different than what destroys it to a neutral, or double timeline theorist. So, reserve judgment until you've played the game yourself, and definitely don't start to celebrate yet. If it turns out that TSA was exaggerating, or plain wrong, it could come back to haunt you.
Finally, if you believe the single timeline theory and have acted in a mature fashion, like Lex, I commend you. You've represented your beliefs well, and long live intelligent, open-minded timeline discussion.
-TE9