[Kevin Curry]

They did themselves the disservice by taking the Public Relations route rather than going Peer Review.

Yes. The high priests of science crucified them for not strictly obeying the rules. Science played second fiddle to the rules.

The pharisees of science worship a cruel and jealous god, indeed.

[gcruse]

Yes. The high priests of science crucified them for not strictly obeying the rules. Science played second fiddle to the rules.  The pharisees of science worship a cruel and jealous god, indeed.

You'll find that repeatability and predictability
are characteristics that distinguish science from
the I'll-believe-anything-you-tell-me-if-you-
say-Jesus-said-it standard of proof that passes
for you and your ilk, KC.