re: #1021 Naso Tang

Yes indeed, and without alleging anything for the moment, why did you go to the trouble of registering last October and just decide to post here now, without apparently having read any of the prior discussions on this subject?

I registered because I had seen links to the site and always liked what I read here. I considered it one of the most unbiased (if somewhat conservative leaning) sites I’d come across. And Charles has always been honest about where he stands on issues, even if that stance isn’t the popular one. After lurking for most of last year I happened along once when registration was open. Thought is was luck and threw my hat in.

To be honest, this is the first time I actually delved into the comments on a story. Until today I have read the cover story, followed any links in it, look at the comment count (which is usually up to several hundred by the time I see it) get intimidated knowing I’m a newbie on the block and never go into the comments.

Today I decided ‘what the heck’ and took the dive. I commented on a perception of mine about how science sometimes presents itself, and rightly got my butt chewed because I wasn’t clear and concise enough in my original thesis. When I realized that I was arguing a different point from those going after me, I realized my original statement didn’t say what I meant.

So I redid it, and some of my ‘opponents’ were kind enough to be patient and read my new point and express understanding of it, even if they don’t agree with it. A response that has made me feel welcome enough to perhaps try again in a few days. Though I doubt I’ll go near a red button topic any time soon.

If Charles has a way of tracking viewing habits, I freely offer mine.

Nothing was intended beyond trying to see if I could be a little more involved in a board I truly enjoy reading.