Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Seals again

[SFreihof@aol.com]

"Argumentum ad Hominum" (agrument against the man) is a fallacy of logic.  
You cannot refute an argument simply by attacking the person who makes that 
argument.  

Steve raises some interesting points which are worthy of exploration on a 
more cerebral level, because it gets people thinking.  The old adage is that 
if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always 
got.  That may be a good thing where safety is concerned, but it doesn't 
break any new ground.

I don't refute Nemo's knowledge, skill, or accomplishments.  In fact, Pat, I 
admire you.  But I also want Steve to make his argument, and have that 
argument evaluated on its merits because I enjoy the discourse as both 
educational and enlightening.  We've explored many areas here... propulsion 
being a popular one.  I don't think Steve's comments were ever intended to be 
a personal affront, although they have apparently been taken as such.

I hope we can evaluate ideas and concepts without feeling threatened or 
chastised.  I think there are two reasons we are all here:  to explore and to 
learn.  Let the ideas flow, with the caveat that each builder is responsible 
for their own safety through design, materials, construction, and operation.

Ok.  You can flame me now....

Stan

   


In a message dated 10/6/00 8:17:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
vulcania@interpac.net writes:

<< >" As so often happens on prolonged threads, I'm managed to back myself 
into
 a
 > position much more extreme than I actually hold."
 
 Trip yourself up a lot, do you?  And what's this now: changing your tune?
 
  "I got nothing against
 > pressure compensation."
 
 Sure could have fooled us! >>