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Topic: A Prescribed Evolutionary Hypothesis
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John A. Davison writes: For my signature I propose: A past evolution is undeniable, a present evolution undemonstrable. You can edit your signature by going to your profile. The profile link appears near the top left of most pages. The main body of your post is some brief introductory comments about yourself. You need an opening post that briefly introduces your topic and describes your position. If you post that to this thread I'll promote it.
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Message 5 of 300 (316008)
05-29-2006 1:24 PM
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Thread moved here from the Proposed New Topics forum.
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Re: A Prescribed Evolutionary Hypothesis
John A. Davison writes: This hypothesis which was published under that title in Rivista di Biologia, 98: 155-166, 2005 is the subject of this thread. I am here to defend it. For those who do not have access to Rivista di Biologia, do you wish to provide a link to some online material? Here is a link to the article's abstract: A Prescribed Evolutionary Hypothesis: Abstract If the article in the Rivista is in any way related to your Evolutionary Manifesto paper, you may like to provide a link to it. Also, if there's any clarifying or contextual information that you think would help in outlining the debate, this is the time to provide it.
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Re: A Prescribed Evolutionary Hypothesis
John A. Davison writes: Who will represent the opposition if there is one? I hope they do not insist on anonymity. It is one of my pet peeves with internet communication. I do not take seriously comments from anonymous posters either here, elsewhere or on my blog. Since that is your wish, those provided access to this forum who are anonymous will be advised to avoid this thread. Can you suggest any members of EvC Forum with whom you'd like to discuss this topic? Or, if you know of people at other forums whom you would like to invite then please go ahead, just let me know who they are so I can provide them access.
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Re: Being very, very careful in wording
Wounded King has requested access to this forum so that he may discuss this topic with you, and it has been granted. I presume he'll begin the next time he visits the forum.
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Message 45 of 300 (317169)
06-03-2006 7:09 AM
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Moderation in the ShowCase Forum
For the most part, there will be no direct moderation in the Showcase forum. Perhaps there will be an occasional note that the topic is drifting, but by and large there will be no direct moderation. Rather, moderation will occur by limiting access to those who follow the Forum Guidelines. Briefly, the Forum Guidelines allow any viewpoint, and they ask that you stay on topic, discuss constructively and focus your discussion on the topic and not the people you're debating with. Access will also be limited to those who, in the opinion of the moderator team, would have the best chemistry with those they would be debating with. This is very subjective, of course - we'll do the best we can. The members showcased in this forum have found through experience that their viewpoints often do not receive a fair hearing at Internet discussion boards, and this forum is an attempt to see if a different approach might prove more successful. So far, so good, it would seem. I think John's recent posts are some of most detailed and informative that I've read regarding his views.
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Re: Testing the semi-meiotic hypothesis
John A. Davison writes: I have had all I can take of you here as elsewhere where it has become obvious to any observer that you have but one goal in mind which is to discredit me whatever the cost. DaveScot's access to [forum=-37] can be removed if that is your wish.
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Message 72 of 300 (318338)
06-06-2006 1:05 PM
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Reply to: Message 70 by DaveScot
06-06-2006 8:51 AM
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Re: Testing the semi-meiotic hypothesis
Hi Dave, Instead of immediately honoring John's request, I think it would be more helpful to just point you to a post you probably missed: Message 4. The most relevant portion is the 4th point:
There are no plans for detailed moderation. Participants are expected to moderate themselves by keeping their contributions positive and constructive. Moderation will be conducted by who is permitted to participate. I'm sorry this information isn't easier to find, such as through pinned topics which won't be available until the dBoard 3.0 release, but until then we make do. 
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Re: "Science commits suicide when she adopts a creed." - Thomas Henry Huxley
John A. Davison writes: Why was I invited here? Was it to expose me as a charlatan and a fool or was it to engage in meaningful dialogue? I am no longer sure. It is much appreciated that you accepted the invitation and helped the [forum=-37] forum to get off the ground. I apologize that more member aren't willing to take up the challenge. I beg you to be patient until someone with courage appears.
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Post of the Month Nomination
Hi John, I'm not sure whether you check the [forum=-23] forum, so I thought I'd let you know that you've received a nomination over in the June, 2006, Posts of the Month thread. It's at Message 13.
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Message 233 of 300 (326806)
06-27-2006 12:01 PM
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Topic Drift Alert
The original intention for the [forum=-37] forum was that there be little to no moderation except for keeping discussion on-topic. I agree with John that this topic seems to be drifting. Perhaps this thread needs a fresh recruit!
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Re: Meet the New Boss Same as the Old Boss
Hi Ray, Just as you have say over who participates in your thread, John has say over who participates in his. Perhaps you should start another thread so you have two going at the same time. There's nothing that restricts the number of threads you have here in Showcase. Maybe the pyramid topic still interests you.
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Recruiting Debaters
Hi John, Participation here doesn't have to be limited to those who request it. If there's anyone you think would be a good participant for this thread, just make a request for them to participate over at the Showcase Forum Issues and Requests thread.
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Re: Recruiting Debaters
Problem is fixed.
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Message 268 of 300 (328816)
07-04-2006 4:43 PM
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Forum Guidelines Warning
The intention is that there be little to no moderation in the Showcase forum, with the exception of staying on-topic. Participants in this thread should be sure their messages are on topic before posting them. Thanks!
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