Not ad hominem - just an observation on the preferred usage of sceptic and
skeptic. Take a look at something like the Skeptic's Dictionary for
explanation. I was not referring to climate change doubters alone.
The main damage in K and T is related to storm and inundation, which has
worsened.
And I try to be, but oh, I am so fallible.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 09/08/2011, at 9:55 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I wondered how long it would take you to return to your ad hominem
> attacks. I just gave you some data regarding Tuvalu and Kiribati. Are
> you a true sKeptic too?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 8/8/2011 7:20 PM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
>> I prefer the term sceptic.
>> Most doubters do not practice proper Skepticism.
>> The great majority are merely contrarians, conspiracy theorists and anchor
>> draggers.
>> To claim the 'K', you have to constantly doubt and re-evaluate your own
>> position and motivations.
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