tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post5062868326416758095..comments2024-02-15T04:42:41.606+00:00Comments on James' Empty Blog: The great David Rose con no. 9234: The hard proof that finally shows that he makes stuff up.James Annanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-69612972447033025042013-05-11T04:44:31.531+01:002013-05-11T04:44:31.531+01:00Sure, I understand. It's good that he did cor...Sure, I understand. It's good that he did correct the record.David Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029429374522399227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-38058464041980531362013-05-11T01:58:10.083+01:002013-05-11T01:58:10.083+01:00Well I agree it's not that big a deal - I'...Well I agree it's not that big a deal - I've blogged about it and asked for a correction, but I didn't sue for libel.<br /><br />However, I did recently hear something about someone senior and influential presenting it (the original misrepresentation) so as to show me in a negative light, apparently unaware of the circumstances. I haven't chased this up any further, but scientists rely heavily on their reputation and I don't get a lot of press coverage, so it's not entirely insignificant to me if these things happen.James Annanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-287896629417630412013-05-11T01:46:31.338+01:002013-05-11T01:46:31.338+01:00I'm glad you got your correction, James. Howe...I'm glad you got your correction, James. However, I still contend its not that big a deal compared to the illustrious history of the yellow press on both sides of the Pond. What would be libel of private citizens is common for public figures in the US.David Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029429374522399227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-25380818025948053632013-05-10T17:49:11.731+01:002013-05-10T17:49:11.731+01:00One of the main problems in this debate is that ea...One of the main problems in this debate is that each side over-reacts to what the other does. As well as over-stating their side of the case. Paul Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612822196780702827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-3072593961928723882013-05-10T09:19:10.057+01:002013-05-10T09:19:10.057+01:00"Con" was, of course, just quoting Rose ..."Con" was, of course, just quoting Rose back at himself, though the other words are my own choice. But I think it's a fair characterisation of his behaviour. If it had been his first mistake I might have been more charitable, but it must be hard to maintain the belief that his "misinterpretation" is just accidental.James Annanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-26382325090087511522013-05-10T09:03:28.751+01:002013-05-10T09:03:28.751+01:00So, David Rose misinterprets your comment that &q...So, David Rose misinterprets your comment that "A value (slightly) under 2 is certainly looking a whole lot more plausible than anything above 4.5." <br /><br />You respond using the words 'con', 'lies' and 'fabrication'. Paul Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612822196780702827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-85564363747495967562013-05-06T22:50:41.561+01:002013-05-06T22:50:41.561+01:00The UK Press Complaints Commission is still delibe...The UK Press Complaints Commission is still deliberating on a six point complaint that I put in, as a result of which Myles Allen told them he had been misrepresented by Rose. Cautiously optimistic that the Commission will give the Mail a light tap on the back of the hand.DocRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903964792092284406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-81439853816159596732013-05-06T14:10:44.076+01:002013-05-06T14:10:44.076+01:00Well, yeah, I didn't actually write the correc...Well, yeah, I didn't actually write the correction but was busy when I had to make a decision over it. It is good enough for me.James Annanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318741813895533700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959776.post-44928344193749070812013-05-06T14:03:58.852+01:002013-05-06T14:03:58.852+01:00James; are you sure that the word 'now' in...James; are you sure that the word 'now' in the second to last sentence can't be read as if you've changed your mind since reading Rose's article? <br /><br />I would suggest the sentence would appear to more accurately reflect your position with the 'now' either qualified or left out.John Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610757244403601917noreply@blogger.com