30-10-2017, 06:33 PM
(29-10-2017, 08:44 AM)ReneZ wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view."Rich makes the inexplicable (because completely opposite to the truth) statement that Yale/Beinecke are reluctant to do forensic investigations of the MS."
David has informed me that I am welcome on the Ninjas, and I am grateful for the offer. From time to time I do rebut the claims of Rene and others on the voynich.net mailing list, when they misstate my theories or my intent in some way, on various other forums. And for the bulk of Rene's claims, above, I've done the same... but rather than re-post my entire set of corrections here, I'll limit my response to the above, quoted claim:
Rene, this is entirely incorrect. I have never even suggested that the Yale nor Beinecke "are reluctant to do forensic investigations of the MS". On the contrary, I am very grateful to the Beinecke for allowing such tests, and furthermore, allowing me, and others, access to every shred of documentation in the Voynich archives there. I was also, last fall, present at the official lecture on the release of the Yale book, by Mr. Clemens et. al., on the campus. I had a great chat with him, the staff, and various Voynich enthusiasts afterward, at the "wine and cheese" party in the Beinecke itself.
I have a great relationship with the Beinecke, and Yale as a whole (I do other research there from time to time), so I obviously needed to correct your statement, lest they read it, and believe it.
Perhaps your statement is an honest error on your part... although I listened to the presentation again, and can't see how it was misunderstood by you... but I'll assume it was some sort of error.
It further concerns me because it is not the first time you have made such claims... a couple of years ago, you similarly said I am involved in "conspiracy theories" relating to the Beinecke. I mention that, now, too, because it was as untrue then as it is, now, and I would again ask you to discontinue making such erroneous claims about me, and my opinion of the Beinecke Library.
Whether or not you apologize, and correct your statement or not, I am grateful to David for allowing my correction on this forum. Rich.