Re: The Vinland Map's Ink

Steve Marcus wrote:
"Eric Stevens" <eric.stevens@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:jlnf71lmtgrqivf9fpjudrg6nm4k59ui3h@xxxxxxxxxx 

<snip>

How will you ever *know* that you have all the information??

I'll answer the question myself: You'll *know* that you have all the information when the information reaches a conclusion that you or your client (not necessarily the same thing) want to reach. 

Steve,

I don't find evidence for this allegation. AFAICS, Eric appears to be the consummate professional in his business dealings. Of course, we only have his e-presence to judge from; but he seems very consistent to me. The only thing I can recall that mars his objectivity here was his reaction to the announcement of the fake AVM stone.

He gets lumped in with Johansson and Seppo (very unfairly, IMNSHO) because of his propensity to require, as David pointed out, a level of evidence that is very nearly never present in archaeology. And his tenacity, come to that, in defending that propensity. He has explained why he doesn't often take exception to the above-named worthies, and I for one believe him. He has recently talked truth to powder wrt the anatase business. I'd like to see more of this; but that's his choice.

I don't think his actual tentative assessments of most of the stuff we discuss is very different from yours, or from mine. If someone put a gun to his head, I think you'd find that out. (Please, do not attempt this at home, or in NZ!) But whatever the case, I don't see the point in questioning Eric's professional integrity.

<snip>
--
Tom McDonald
http://ahwhatdoiknow.blogspot.com/
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Bad Business by Rozglos.com in Warsaw
    ... regarding my business dealings, failed or not, in a public forum. ... That is your priveledge ... Good point George.. ... In fact the client had to go as far as to claim they are ...
    (rec.audio.pro)
  • Re: The Vinland Maps Ink
    ... >Steve Marcus wrote: ... >IMNSHO) because of his propensity to require, ... >recently talked truth to powder wrt the anatase business. ...
    (sci.archaeology)
  • Re: Bad Business by Rozglos.com in Warsaw
    ... However I would never, ever post information ... regarding my business dealings, failed or not, in a public forum. ... Good point George.. ... In fact the client had to go as far as to claim they are not ...
    (rec.audio.pro)
  • Re: Attorney in fact vs Attorney at Law
    ... attorney who claims to represent a client, ... it matter if the deal you negotiate must be taken to the lawyer's client? ... "I am not an attorney I do not give legal advice". ... has business dealings in California where the attorney is. ...
    (misc.legal)