[js1138]

My simple observation is that voices are being shouted down on the basis of their philosophical position, without regard to whether their data and/or the interpretation of it may be correct.

I would love to see an example of correct data or interpretation being shouted down by freeper evolution supporters.

How can you even find a "correct" criticism of evolution amid all the "ascorbic acid isn't vitamin C" noise. And why don't evolution critics take the nonsense spewers aside and ask them to stop making Christians look like moral idiots?

[HKMk23]

And why don't evolution critics take the nonsense spewers aside...

As if everything promulgated in criticism of evolution is "nonsense"? That assertion stands as the very model of "nonsense". The evaluation of criticism of evolution as "nonsense" is largely determined by the philosophical underpinnings of those making the assessment. Still, I would that nothing would be stated that has no valid data to back it up; neither in support nor criticism of any theory.

..and ask them to stop making Christians look like moral idiots?

So, what you're implying (not so indirectly) is that the root of the problem isn't the science, it's the underlying philosophy.

BTW, the realm of "moral idiots" is certainly not limited; the perpetrators of various hoaxes and the promulgators of misinformation throughout history have found membership despite grave theological conflicts with Christianity.