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Well then, please just restate my original observation without reference to me. Just add me to the sum of the ‘some’ whereby “some say that ERV’s are the ‘smoking gun’ of common descent” would include me as well (although I would be unlikely to characterize Scientific data with such sensationalist language, I do agree with the underlying assessment).

No need to say ‘allmendream says that Evolutionists say...’, if by your definition I am an Evolutionist (am I?), you need only say Evolutionists say (or claim) that ERV’s are the ‘smoking gun’ of common descent. Surely you can say that under your own authority without reference to me and putting the word ‘Evolutionist’ in my mouth, where it would scarcely be found save for with accompanying scare quotes.

Thank you very much for your courtesy in this matter.

As I recall, I said it once, got it wrong (I applied your comment to pseudogenes instead of ERVs...honest mistake), and then I publically retracted it. And as far as I can tell, the comment you’re referring to didn’t mention your name once. You just assumed I was referring to you.

I take it back. I checked my posting history, and I did indeed mention your name. But I didn’t misrepresent anything you said. So your point is moot. Moreover, why would you shy away from an accurate portrayal of what you said? If you are going to post on FR, expect to be referred to or otherwise quoted. That’s what message boards are for, don’t you know.