" What could be wrong with that?"
not a darn thing!
it makes the debate all the more worthwhile,,, even when it comes to a knock down drag out.
i look at it like this, i don't care if i get a black eye, or a bloody lip if something useful comes of it.
and i don't suspect i am in the minority on this point.
i know as americans we are brought up to try and be polite, not say anything if we dont have something good to say and all that.
contrast that with british parliment (sp), those guys heckle, scream and raise all kind of crap, and have a no holds barred approach to debate,,, after which a consensus is reached and i am sure the enemies go out and have a cold one after the action at their local pub (or is it a warm one?)
the scientific community is another, they beat the shit out of each other in words, and near fist fights as well... so before anyone presents anything he is very researched in his/her position and expects to be blasted.
at the end of the day, i think most all of us on this board could sit down to a cold one beit beer or soda pop and have a good laugh at all the fun... i know i would.
i also would like to see a time we could all get together at some sort of convention, perhaps have a keynote speaker, such as Guy or some other crusty old fart that knows the history of these engine's. Maybe have other folks address the group on other facets such as importing, parts suppliers, manufactures etc. i know i would want to attend.
we could even have and area with whacky folks and all the wild ass theories
other folks do it ,, and i don't see why this group couldnt put together an event at some point in the future.
mean time, i am absolutely excited at the progress that i have seen in the short while i have been a member. i look forward to more vigorous debate and finding more solutions to the benefit of all.
bob g