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[aesmael]

    Let me show you it. The Alternative-Science Respectability Checklist.

    The short of it is, if you have a brilliant new theory and do not wish to be dismissed as a crank, please demonstrate that you understand what you are attempting to overthrow and the enormous weight of evidence backing it up.

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[freelark.livejournal.com]

That's an excellent post. Thank you for pointing the way.