On Feb 21, 2011, at 9:47 AM, Stephen A. Lawrence wrote:
On 02/21/2011 01:33 PM, Horace Heffner wrote:
On Feb 21, 2011, at 8:47 AM, Joshua Cude wrote:
[a bunch of sneering jeers directed at Jed]
Here specifically is rule 2:
2. NO SNEERING. Ridicule, derision, scoffing, and ad-hominem is
banned. "Pathological Skepticism" is banned (see the link.)
The tone
here should be one of legitimate disagreement and respectful
debate.
If I have been guilty of sneering during this debate, point it out,
I'll
apologize sincerely, and I'll stop doing it. I think I've avoided
that
sin (at least in this discussion) but if not, I'm very sorry.
Your points have all been very logical and focused in my opinion.
The demo was obviously highly flawed and it even appears its main
purpose may have been to secure funding. No doubt there is a cloud
over the whole affair, and it is an embarrassment to the CF field in
general, whether Rossi is on to something or not. I do think we have
probably beat this horse to death and then some though, but that is a
matter of personal taste. I think it is just a matter of waiting to
get the truth. Not that easy for investors though. I guess there is
not much else to talk about for the moment. It would be nice to hear
more about ICCF.
Joshua, on the other hand, is almost asking to be banned with his
attacks on Jed, and his ludicrous dismissal of an entire field about
which he apparently knows little.
Yes, and unfortunately via posts which are limited in contributory
ideas, meaningful quantitative contributions, or supporting
references which might provide some redeeming value.
Best regards,
Horace Heffner
http://www.mtaonline.net/~hheffner/
