[rb2k_]

I think one of the problems with large parts of academia is that the system thrives by finding flaws within things other people have created.

Criticism is certainly helpful and necessary for advancing the state of the art, but without something to balance it, it turns into a pretty bleak place to work. I guess this is one example that feels more like a personal vendetta than a constructive criticism of the work.

[timmytokyo]

Science is, always has been, and always should be an adversarial endeavor. It's part of what makes it science.

[rb2k_]

There should be a difference between applying critical thinking and being borderline hostile though.

[timmytokyo]

Agreed. One can be adversarial and professional at the same time.