re: Mixing Black and White...
"Ally yourself with people like Spudis and you will find when they have their data you are abandoned."
I'm not sure I understand what you are saying.
Spudis is a scientist not someone not like Zubrin, who because he has following, it then become possible that he could "abandoned" someone or it.
But perhaps I'm missing something; does Spudis actually have some kind of group or fan club?
Obviously, I'm not a member, but if you have any info concerning it, I might find it interesting.