[Osx-nutters] Denial

[Stefano Mori]

On 2007-Aug-14, at 23:43, Chris Gehlker wrote:

>> I doubt it because they say the debate is over.
>>
>> Virtual certainly about forecasts of big complex systems only leads
>> me to suspicion.
>
> It's one thing to say  'the debate  is over because all the
> conceivable evidence is in and it is unambiguous': It is quite
> another to say 'the debate is over because you lied for money and got
> caught.' It's just silly to continue a discussion with someone who is
> acting in bad faith.
>
> I think the point is that some people have forfeited their right to
> be part of the debate.

OK, some people, but do you agree there are legitimate people with  
legitimate criticisms and contributions?

If not then you're assuming that every criticism was from liars and  
cheats.

That assumption is what I find so troubling.

Stefano