On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I think it would be more accurate to call this Rossi's policy to avoid > proper testing. It is not a failure; it is deliberate. He has said "no > tests!" for years. He means it. He never wanted them. He thinks tests are > incompatible with his business strategy. He allowed a few mainly as a favor > to his friends, especially Focardi. > What does he think his first client is going to do if not test? How convenient that the first client is a deep water clam and can't talk! And even more convenient: his second to thirteenth and last announced client is.... ready for this? It's his first silent anonymous and probably imaginary client. I mean it when I say he did tests as a favor. I do not think there is an > ulterior motive. He sometimes has a bad temper, but he is a sweet fellow > and a loyal friend who likes to do things for his friends. Good for him! > I believe McKubre is right, and Rossi is avoiding tests to keep a low > profile. > Sure. You always invite reporters from AP when keeping a low profile. It's essential. > He does not want many people to believe his claims are real. Just a small > group with lots of money to buy 1 MW systems. > Then why does he not simply solicit and demonstrate his stuff to them? And what of the failed demos for NASA and Quantum? Oh yes. I forgot. He deliberately sabotaged himself for those too. What a master strategist Rossi is. > Defkalion also seems to feel that tests will hurt their business strategy. > It is unclear what they feel, but I get a sense that is what recent > comments mean. > > I think these policies are ill advised, but neither Rossi nor Defkalion > cares what I think. > One could make the same sorts of excuses for Mark Goldes and for Steorn. But there is a much MUCH simpler explanation for what these folks do. Pardon my sarcasm but these points of view are untenable. You're bending yourself over backwards like a pretzel to make the unfortunate facts fit into a fantastic and highly improbably theory.
