The smoldering of EVC

Water softeners use salt. Probably most people use sodium chloride (table salt), but those wishing to be more environmentally friendly use potassium chloride (costs 5x more).Potassium is an important nutrient for athletic performance, which is why some athletes will consume a banana or two (high in potassium) during activity. Potassium chloride can be consumed directly. Instead of taking a potassium supplement before athletic activity, just add a bit from your water softener to your water bottle.--Percy

Hi Faith,As I proposed to Marc, if there's really to be a discussion between the two sides of the nature of scientific evidence, then someone should propose a new thread. Here in this thread I'll just say that no one's misreading what you write, your claim that the "UNWITNESSED / PREHISTORIC PAST" somehow make it indeciperable is just a bald declaration, and that in your example the people you're calling witnesses are not witnesses but are just people who might be called to testify at a trial.Continuing with the example of the forensics expert, if you decide to propose a new thread then you must focus on the difference between a forensics expert analyzing clues from last week and a geologist analyzing clues from past geologic eras. Trust me when I say that there's a lot less stress when the evidence is on your side. You've set yourself a very heavy task when you have to make stuff up while hiding the fact it's made up, and then convince other people it's real in opposition to all evidence. As you've conceded, you can't even convince your own people. Seems like first convincing your own people would be a natural starting point.--PercyEdited by Percy, : Grammar.

Yeah, I hit the same problem. I decided not to comment and just focused on the part where she considered witnesses to be people.--Percy

Hi Faith,This is a Coffee House thread, and as Jon and I tried to make clear to you, it's not easy to tell when you're talking about witnesses who are people versus witnesses that are evidence. Instead of us all trying to work that out here, why don't you clarify what you mean as part of a topic proposal over at Proposed New Topics.--Percy

Hi Modulous,It's on the todo list. I have a little help now, but I think things are still going to be very slow.--Percy