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[blukorea]

*Sorry I deleted this post for the sake of confidentiality*

[poiuyt]

Disclaimer: I think this website is frequented namely by potential grads and brand new grads. I am one of the latter.

That being said, here is my advice.

Though you say you like prof. X you don't seem to be giving much thought to his/her well being. If the following is true,

  blukorea said:

...Professor Y will soon be playing an important role in determining Professor X's tenure...

, you should make sure not to do anything to harm X's chances.

Also, if this is true

  blukorea said:

I do want fully to respect my adviser's point of view.

, then follow your adviser's advice.