Buzz writes:
Panels of experts are needful, but be mindful that experts generally amount to products from the assembly line of programmed educational institutions which over time dwindles down to the mindset of the prevailing few who determine the criteria.
subbie writes:
Please describe your personal experience in academia that qualifies you to express this opinion. Or are you simply parroting the same old line again, regardless of a supporting factual basis?
Buzz writes:
Man, I've been dealing with academia people for 50+ years, including 5 years on this board, some of who don't have an ounce of common sense.
Well, you'd have to try hard to be more vague than "dealing with." Taking classes? In a bowling league together? Mopping hallways outside their offices? Their meth connection? Saying you've been "dealing with" them tells us nothing about your foundation for your claim. As far as your 5 years on this board, it might give you some insight into the particular people whose posts you've read, but it tells you nothing about how academia functions.
Subbie, as for the old line insultive personal jab, nobody here always satisfies their opponents relative to supporting facts to substantiate the views they are debating.
Possibly, but you are certainly at or near the top of those who seldom provide substantiation for numerous opinions of questionable validity. Moreover, the fact that others don't always substantiate their opinions in no way justifies your failure to substantiate yours, particularly when specifically questioned about it.
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