Originally Posted By: Bill S.

Perhaps it's up to us - the posters - to avoid being drawn towards the drain!

What happens if we all decline to post personal attacks, and just ignore anyone who can't manage to maintain a basic level of courtesy?

That is a good idea. There is an old internet piece of wisdom.

Don't feed the trolls.

Orac - that means you too. You aren't helping any.

If we would all do that we might be able to have a decent discussion of actual science.

Bill Gill

C is not the speed of light in a vacuum.
C is the universal speed limit.