BarryD wrote:
First of all, I was not aware that you supported the anomalists.

Alex writes:
Erroneous presuppostion.

BarryD wrote:
Sorry if I misunderstood you.

Alex writes:
Apology accepted.

BarryD wrote:
Second, I made no mention of their paper, only that the authors credit Richard Hoagland's work.

Alex writes:
So, what's wrong with proper attribution? In any event, this is a rather strange argument coming from you, especially given your frequent tirades regarding Mars exobiology papers that do not cite Dr. Levin, whom many (though not me) consider a crank.

BarryD wrote:
Could you enlighten everyone on this board on your stand with Mr. Hoagland and his supporters?

Alex writes:
I would be happy to you, but since you have to ask such a naive question in the first place, either (a) you have not read any recent posts here or at MSNBC BBS; (b) are purposely setting up a strawman (not to mention casting a few red herrings); or (c) both (a) and (b).

Alex R. Blackwell
University of Hawaii