Well, I've seen longshadow hold his own for a year or two, whenever mathematical topics have come up. He's done this many times in conversations with some others who are obviously well-versed in math. This I've seen for myself. And he says he's got a degree in math from a major university. That must count for something. Especially since I've never known him to lie, or even exaggerate.
On the other hand, we have FormerLurker, who has not claimed any degrees in any subject, but who is quite obviously obsessed with "sacred geometry" and the alien origin of crop circles. I've never encountered him before, except on this thread. He claims that longshadow is a bozo. And surely that must count for something too.
This is a difficult decision. I just can't remember when I've been so confused.
Are you confused about that too?
Anyone can claim anything they want on FR. I could in fact claim I have a PhD in Physics. I could claim I walk on water. What is said and what is true isn't necesarily the same thing...