Maya
Posts: 702
Joined: Dec. 2007
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| Quote (Zachriel @ Mar. 14 2009,09:08) | | If a civilian stumbles in unawares, they may find themselves sinking in quagmire, because words in ID are slippery and facts are optional. This includes scientists who are not properly trained and equipped for the The Argument Regarding Design™. Even the most highly educated and intelligent people often assume others have a genuine desire to communicate and to learn—a very dangerous assumption when entering the Mines. |
When I grow up I want to write like Zachriel. His prose perfectly combines expressiveness and economy, every word pulling its own weight.
It's very clear that the censors at UD are never going to allow open discussion. The appropriate response is for those who value intellectual honesty and integrity to refuse to participate there, but the siren lure of On-line Statements Requiring Correction is too great for most mere mortals.
I've been thinking of periodically posting the most egregious examples of UDiocy to talk.origins. The regulars there have way too much time on their hands and well-honed weapons for eviscerating ridiculous claims. At the very least that would ensure that a Google search for UD topics would cough up some rational responses.
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