Hammer weight

[Israel Stein]

On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Michael Wathen 556-9565 wrote:

>
> This is a good constructive argument.  A source is listed which one can
> then refer to verify the claim.
>
> In general, I find this lacking in Internet discussions.  Usually there
> is one or two "Gurus" who appear to have all the answers.  They answer the
> questions without giving the reasons or documentary support for their beliefs.
> We are simply expected to believe in their wisdom because they have researched
> it for themselves.
>
> Michael Wathen
>

Does the publication of one's researches in a book necessarely make them
more valid? Is "work in progress" not a useful basis for discussion?

I. Stein