Hi all, I am motivated to post this, something I would normaly not do, because of the issue of trust of moderators that has arisen lately. Igor and myself were in a discussion about number theory last nite. We reached a point of impass. Igor made the suggestion that we bring the discussion to cpunks. I requested that we drop the issue and specificaly not bring it to cpunks. My reasoning had several facets. First, the position that I was in is probably wrong. My motivation was to examine the methodology of dis-proof (which I was disappointed with). Also, it is not a serious issue with me and whether my particular view is right or wrong is irrelevant. Cypherpunks is not the place for truly technical discussions (as is apparent with even a cursory glance). Traffic on this list practicaly drowns my ability to filter it and more drivel I (and probably you) don't need. And finaly, the discussion was fine for a Saturday afternoon discussion, I don't have the interest or time to carry it out over days or weeks, I have to work for a living. Igor agreed to drop the issue and not to bring it to the list. However, this morning I find Secret Squirrel posting some questions which are taken practicaly verbatin from my exchange w/ Igor. Seemed like a truly improbable event. Take it for what it's worth. "An appeal to authority is an appeal to a human being just like yourself who does not have your best interests at heart. What makes you believe they are able to resolve your problems better than yourself?" Jim Choate CyberTects ravage@ssz.com