X-Message-Number: 10367 Subject: Re: Platt/Rowe Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 11:22:47 -0500 From: Will Dye <> Bob contends: > Arthur Rowe is a conscious liar. Charles responds: > It is impossible for you to be certain of Rowe's motives or beliefs, > [...] calling a scientist a liar is potentially actionable I'm not qualified to comment on cryobiology (freezing ?= griding), nor on legalities (accusations ?= actionable). But I will take the dubious step of jumping into this debate to say that there is another good reason to avoid calling Dr. Rowe a "conscious liar". Even when someone *is* a liar, it is generally a bad idea to call them one. Attention quickly turns from the issue of wether or not they are wrong, to the issue of wether or not *you* can prove that they had ill intent. It's generally not a good idea to change the subject when your critic has just made a gaffe, yet calling them a liar can do that. For these, and other reasons, I strongly reccommend that we do not call Dr. Rowe a liar. --Will Dye Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=10367