Re: History of relativity


"Juan R. González-Álvarez" <juan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:pan.2008.02.26.10.04.04@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
harry wrote on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:31:12 +0100:

OK, my impression was correct then. However, it's a bit foggy. To make
sure that no false expectations occur (such as here above!), you could
for example add in bold red capitals something like: "Disclaimer: The
information here below is merely meant as a supplement to the cited
information sources, in order to balance them. Therefore, it is not
meant to be read on its own."
Just my 2 cts. ;-)

Regards,
Harald

Do you think that disclaimer would avoid some of the misguided comments
and insults read here?

Hum... no.

Maybe not... but after such a Perfectly Clear statement, a few of such
comments would certainly look Very Stupid! ;-)
Anyway, misguided comments are certainly not worth of your consideration.
Instead, the general readers *are* worth of your consideration and they
would certainly benefit from such a clear statement. Regretfully, many
readers are entirely ignorant regarding issues of bias and balance. It's
little taught in the education system.

The only way to avoid those insults and misguided comments would be
writting just they want read, but then i would falsify the history of the
subject. I will not do that.

I know some topics are debatable and there is no consensus today.

Therefore, a *future* part of the site will contain *invited* works from
recognized expertises from different Schools and way of thinking.

That would certainly be good too!

Readers will read both opinions and will take a decision regarding the
disputable topics.

This policy is also applicable to the rest of sections of website.

*That is by large more accurate, honest, and fair way of work than usual
in academic sites, biased relativity FAQS...*

Be careful with such extreme claims, they suggest a lack of modesty.

Regards,
Harald


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