Quote Originally Posted by Jay R View Post
It therefore follows that there cannot be agreement on 'The Essence of "Good" GMing'.
From that it follows that the thread is of no value, as the OP is based on a false premise.
I published my Rules for DMs awhile ago. They work for me. Other people have found disagreements in them, but also, my rules have been improved by other peoples' critiques.
There's some good meat on that bone.
Have good games, running them according to your principles for DMing, and I will do the same.
Good advice. No scare quotes needed.