Re: [Vo]:How to confirm that a document at LENR-CANR.org is real

[Jed Rothwell]

Mauro Lacy wrote:

But cold fusion is a controversial field, and sadly with a bad reputation.

That is not the fault of the cold fusion researchers, and there is 
nothing they -- or I -- can do about it. Acting defensively as if we 
have something to apologize for, or as if we need a extra helping of 
bona fides before anyone can believe us, will not help.


I can tell for first hand experiences that the field is very suspicious
for a good number of people.

I know that! But I am not going to curry favor with such people, or 
give them any more information than they would legitimately demand 
from a website about any other academic subject. They have my 
address, phone number and e-mail address. They can ask me whatever 
they like, although I may choose not to answer. If they choose not to 
believe what I publish that is their problem, not mine.

If I upload a document to LENR-CANR.org discussing these issues, I 
would see that as a concession that people have a right to be 
suspicious about us. The skeptics might also see it that way.

- Jed