Steven, aka da' judge ... This is simply a follow on to the "Fakes" thread.
I should have changed the Subject bar, which I did now. Before one can eliminate fakes, one must identify how they could happen and an ulterior motive. This was not on the record before, so I added it. I admitted up front that I do not give it much credence presently, but it should be part of the record... just in case. In Rossi's mind this kind of thing would not be deceptive - he has strong OU and he owes a debt to Focardi - so this is a tribute and he does not want for it to go sour. Yes I know that two prior convictions does not mean he has not "reformed" - and in fact he probably has. That seems to be what you are suggesting, but he is no saint. Jones >From Jones: > We cannot assume honesty from a man like Rossi who > is seldom honest. > Not to mention – this demo was Rossi’s tribute event > to Focardi – maybe a kind of pre-eulogy. > Rossi had every incentive to fudge the results, to make > it look better than it was, or in case something went wrong. Jones, correct me if I have misunderstood your position on this matter but it seems to me that much of your analysis hinges on a personal belief that Rossi is, at heart, motivated to behave in a dishonest way. You have been implying that Rossi is a dishonest person. Obviously, we can all capiche the fact that Rossi's is hiding crucial details. His deliberate withholding of crucial (proprietary) information obviously frustrates many, especially those who are trying to discern how his elusive e-kitties work. Few here dispute the fact that some of Rossi's commentary is contradictory. Many would even go far as saying that certain actions on Rossi's part seem to lack credibility, such as an apparent bogus engineering degree issued from what I gather has been discovered to have been a diploma mill. Mr. Rothwell certainly has eluded to such faults plenty of times over the months. I gather such faults & contradictions have driven him nuts. However, and IMHO, to openly speculate that Rossi is being deliberately dishonest, and in the manner that you seem to be doing strikes me as almost prosecutorial in nature. It lacks a certain level analytical objectivity. It seems to me that you have been going after Rossi character as if you were the District Attorney for some county board, or government consumer protection agency. It's as if you have received complaints from sources who have been grumbling over the fact that the constant string of ramblings from Rossi's blog don't always add up... therefore, Rossi must be hiding something. And if Rossi's hiding something, that must mean he's Rossi is a dishonest person. Therefore if we assume Rossi is dishonest what's motivating Rossi's dishonesty. Suddenly, the mind starts conjuring up a plethora of justifications, many based on fragmentary bits and pieces of information previously gleaned from Rossi's ramblings. You are now speculating OUT LOUD that Rossi is motivated to behave dishonestly as a tribute to his partner, Focardi, who is in ill health. How far do you want to take such personal speculation? Personally, I would suggest that you might want to start backing up subjective speculations of this nature with actual objective PROOF. Otherwise, you are in danger of eroding your own credibility when it comes to convincing others as to your scientific analysis of the disputed heat measurements. Expressing these kinds of subjective speculation only opens the door allowing many to wonder if your scientific analysis is just as subjective. Judge Johnson is now leaving the bench. Here come de judge! Regards Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com www.zazzle.com/orionworks
