Charles Fox wrote:

> Also, perhaps I could weigh in on the 'Random Thoughts' thread. First,
> I think there is an enormous over reaction and a certain amount of
> disingenuous criticism directed against the author. He is not claiming
> to post scientific data nor even carefully reasoned argument, he states
> that he is posting random thoughts.

And why would anyone think that anyone else would be interested in their truly
"random" thoughts? I'm not even intererested in many of my own "random"
thoughts. They are, after all (if you are correct), random... like throws of
the dice.

> So I find much of the criticism
> unjustified. Be that as it may, I also find many of his postings
> pedantic, self indulgent and useless.

Well now you're getting on to the crux of the issue.

> Maybe there are those of us who
> never, even casually, consider our role as professor.

On this list? Doubtful. At best, he's preaching to the choir. At worst...
well, never mind.

Regards,
--
Christopher D. Green
Department of Psychology
York University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M3J 1P3

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