Hi All,

After several years of reading the offerings of the silver list, I think it 
is time to voice an opinion. Although I rarely submit anything to the list 
these days (due to the press of business) the rancor exhibited by some, and 
outright name calling by others, forces me to write this to all of you.

STOP THIS CHILDISHNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Some of you are right, and some of you 
are dead wrong. This forum is for all of us to exchange ideas and knowledge. 
Help is asked for, and is given to those who ask for it. Maybe the help is 
right, 
maybe it is wrong. Each of us must search out our own way and convince 
ourselves who is right or wrong.

Just think; if any one person dominated scientific research with his or her 
opinion, what a sad world this would be. Why don't we try harder to get along 
in this wonderful exchange? Let us not disparage the knowledge and opinions of 
others. 

Many times, when I read the postings, I am tempted to take some of you to 
task, but then that is only my opinion.

Dr. Bill Biagioli