re: #17 Charles

There are no “proprietary data sets.” All of the data used by the CRU is available from the original sources. All you have to do is ask for it.

I have no idea why you continue trying to float these false claims. You seem pretty rational in most other ways, but on the subject of global warming you’re no different from a hardcore denier.

The proprietary data sets are the ones that CRU refused to release, this is well established. They have decided to reverse this under pressure of the hack and are in the progress of getting permission to do so. The other proprietary data is the code they used to analyze the data set they developed, and the notes that explain why they adjusted those data sets to make up their own data set.

I am hardly a “hardcore denier”, I only challenge certain parts of the AGW theory, and I always support my arguments. Indeed, I am often the one arguing with the real deniers who raise the arguments I find fallacious.

I do respectfully disagree with you in regard to the significance of the CRUgate and appreciate the opportunity to post my dissenting opinions.