Scout wrote:
Doug, I have no clue who is right in this matter. But I can tell you
that 30 years ago I was in a mechanical engineering class at Lehigh Univ.,
and my professor taught me one thing well (at least it's the only thing I
can remember from his class): "this field will humble all who enter it." He
was right, I've been humbled plenty, and everyone I've worked with has done
likewise at some point. 100 things in a row will go perfectly, and then a
"Challenger" happens and brings us all back down to earth.

That's very true. I also think that there is a type of personality
common in engineering, just like other professions... the engineer gene
immediately wants to redesign from scratch.

Regarding the ongoing rift here - talented people will always find
something to disagree about,

That may also be, but the issue here
1- MC constantly harps about what I do or don't know, whereas I only
criticize his posts.

2- He constantly insists that info I post is wrong, when it is correct

3- He constantly lies about what he has posted... for example, see his
reply to Peter Wiley.

Frankly, I hope I don't do do any of those things. When I have made a
mistake I admit it (painful though it is). I started the thread on
sailing aerodynamics to have a discussion on the subject and possibly
learn something, not to get yapped at.

for
..... consider the number
of times a variant of the phrase "that's not what I said, or meant" has been
used here

OK, answer me this- how many times has MC/Navvie used that phrase? More
often he will lie about what he posted earlier, or say (in effect) "I
was right all along, you're too stupid to understand." I do not find
this helpful nor entertaining.




Navigator obviously appreciates the Socratic approach and I believe he
is well-intended.

I will try to give him the benefit of the doubt. But he still owes me money.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King