"I wasn't either, I was remarking on your laughable praise for Fred's site and apparently for Fred's tone"
I don't really see what's so wrong with Fred's site, as long as you realize that its purpose for the most part is not to convey scientific information.
"Am I supposed to provide him with a singing Telegram or something? We had an email exchange in Feb. regarding the articles, and I informed him that I would be responding. Indeed, here is a verbatim message that I had sent to him:"
Well, it appears to me that the message you sent was to inform Fred of an earlier rebuttal of yours. So, you did not send him a direct message, correct? All I'm saying is perhaps you should have sent him a message to allow him to respond to your claims if he wishes.
"As for 'accusing' him of many things, I actually provide simple documentation for the serious charges (hell - his laughable "as well = as well as" bit is right there in print!)"
All I'm suggesting is that maybe you should have informed Williams of your response, because you made some pretty serious "documented" accusations against his competence and honesty. Sorry if I sound mean, it is really just a simple suggestion.
"Whatever you say, doc. I look forward to your handwave of that silly claim you made at the baptist board. You really are weak on genetics. Its amazing you got a PhD in a semi-related field."
I agree that Fred should not say things like that. However, like I said before, you are not exactly the high prince of fair and reasonable discussion:
"I have pointed out your incompetence again"
"Let the aspersion casting and obfuscation begin!"
"Your intellectual and scientific superior"
If you are indeed Fred's "intellectual and scientific superior", then perhaps you should tone down the level of mean-spirited remarks. If you disagree with what Fred wrote about you in the above e-mail message, then why should you resort to such low blows? Regardless of the accuracy or intelligence of Fred's comments, you should be able to keep your cool if you are indeed his "intellectual and scientific superior".
"Of course, Fred NEVER checked the BB to see my response; he never addressed my questions there; he never responded HERE to his questions for me that I answered!"
Maybe he was busy?
"After dealing with the likes of Fred and Karl Crawford and Walter "You misrepresent me" ReMine, should it really surprise anyone that folks get a bit testy?"
As you stated before, if you are Fred's "intellectual and scientific superior" then you should not have to lower yourself to whatever you deem are Fred's standards. Don't you think that is a pretty reasonable suggestion? I try to be reasonable.