Pretty good David!

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Chuck Taylor
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"David Knisely" wrote in message
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WEARY OF "THEORIES"

There are some posters out there
who feel the need to formulate
their own elaborate theories
about the heavens and their fate.

Now speculation's helpful
in spawning new concepts,
but these poor souls go WAY past that
when they cook up their precepts.

It wouldn't be so bad, you know
if they kept things real low-key,
but they insist on churning out
lengthy works for all to see.

Their knowledge of the sciences
is often minimal at best.
From that weak base, they spin long yarns,
and make themselves a pest.

They often don't have the patience
for learning physics, and the math.
Instead, they concoct "inner" truths
in place of logic, which they lack.

They often use what math they know
to cobble up crank linkings,
or rambling numerology
to back up their false thinking.

They spout out much confusion,
running counter to known laws
of Physics and Astronomy.
They spew forth much with flaws.

They fling their stuff throughout Usenet
to newsgroups well off-topic,
to get attention for themselves
from posts unwanted and myopic.

They get the goat of many
who respond to all their stuff,
and gain desired attention
from those who shout "ENOUGH!"

Some jump on readers who dare to hint
that their ideas lack some truth,
and fire back long derisive flames,
pouring more garbage down the chute.

They mislead the rank beginner
and drive professor-types insane,
and all the while they relish
in their wonderous new-found fame.

They clutter up the newsgroups
with their theories, oh so flawed,
but if you argue with them
you just help them in their cause.

So stick to just the cold hard facts
and do not engage these fools.
As time goes on, they should then fade
and prove that knowledge rules!

D. Knisely