I'm sending you something that was posted to me a while back from C-Bart. It was very profound about the MLCer and LBS and I've never forgotten it. Hope it helps you as well.
C-Bart said: You have got to be very careful here. The only analogy I can give you is of someone sinking in quick sand. If you panic and try and pull him out you will get sucked down with him. Your are no good to anyone standing in the same hole. Go look for some sticks and ropes(self improvements) but for God's sakes stay away from the hole.