Robert wrote:
How about a board just for Alex and Nick to debate?

Alex writes:
Actually, I believe the "conflict" between Nick and I (more precisely, between Nick and the Blue Mars crowd) may be overhyped. If people are looking for Ali vs. Frazier (or Cowing vs. DiGregorio) then they'll be disappointed, at least in my opinion. Nick is a professional scientist and I respect (though disagree with) his views. He adheres to the Scientific Method and plays by the rules of normal scientific discourse. Unless he indicates otherwise, I feel that this board, as well as other forums where he and I exchange viewpoints, is sufficient for the time being.

BTW, on another subject, I got a real kick out of Dan Spires' pithy post at
http://bbs.msnbc.com/bbs/msnbc-space/posts/mx/120938.asp
Thanks for the early morning comic relief, Dan ;-)

Alex R. Blackwell
University of Hawaii