I think if you publish material then you have to be willing to accept criticism on it... If you have editorial comments on a subject then you are open for editorial comments about your honesty and integrity in making those comments...
I am not what I consider a 'public figure' in any way, but if someone makes a post on space brutally attacking one of my papers, then I cant honestly delete it unless it crosses the line in some other way. They can call my work crap and me an idiot... I can respond by presenting the facts and backing up my work...
Those that make a living of publishing news stories and editorials need to accept that they will be challenged on what they publish. Those that try to establish a 'cult of personality' like Kaku, need to accept that their personality and integrity will be challenged...
Sound fair?
Space/Science » in reply to Not much point in it
Lets make the hypothetical personal...