Max_B
Member
Well suppose Andrew and I and Michael get together and figure a few things out and then present our conclusions - or simply invite those interested to join the discussion. The previous global warming threads seem to have pulled in people with no interest in this forum - just a desire to win the CAGW argument at all costs. Typically that means posting huge numbers of threads rather than actually discussing specific points.
Let me use an analogy. A 'sceptic' of NDE's (say) could GOOGLE a mass of articles and post link after link. Sensible debate soon breaks down - there aren't enough hours in the day to read all the stuff posted - that is one reason forums need a moderator.
I know that Andrew did not come here just to push this issue - he has an interest in the paranormal - which gives him more street cred, if you like :)
I mean, maybe Andrew will convert me - who knows? Nobody gets converted in an n-way debate dominated by links to other material.
David
Seriously, I think you've lost the plot David... as Typoz says, if you wanted to start a private conversation with someone you would just go and do it... the publicity you've given it shows that what you're actually trying to do is censor the discussion in public... it's ridiculous... Alex himself has invited people to discuss AGW on Skeptiko... you need to resign, or Alex needs to relieve you...