Dear Joe and All,
thanks for pointing out the potential risks in being open minded (no
sarcasm!). so how should we handle future questions of creationists?
even without asking a specific question, any mail on this and other
lists might be missused simply by joining the list ...
regards
robert
>At the risk of filling people's mailbox with needless debate let me
>clarify two things. First, Ethan's motives for asking this question
>should be made known to the list. Secondly, I believe that once I made
>this clear to those on the list that I proceeded to give my own comments
>regarding plate velocities. It is an interesting topic, but let me also
>explain something else to those who are naïve about how creationists use
>these types of discussion. Anything you say or write has the high
>probability of showing up completely out-of-context in creationist
>propaganda. Ask SJ Gould or R. Dawkins. I agree that we should try to
>answer questions when they are asked (no matter who submits them), but I
>think it is also important to let you know how your answers might be
>used (or in this case, misused).
>
>Cheers
>
>Joe Meert
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