Discussion of Voynich MS-related theories

[ReneZ]

David, my point is really more about constructive vs. not-at-all constructive discussions.

Yes, there are fortunately still plenty of discussions here that are both collaborative and constructive.

So, forum discussions in general are not "fruitless and generally pointless" but most of the trench battles about specific theories are.

However, the Voynich Ninja forum is only one speck in the Voynich MS landscape.

Edit / addition:

I'm sure there are dozens of times you have influenced and helped people with your comments and feedback.

I'm sorry to be frank, but that is not how it is.

The Voynich amateur world consists to a very large extent of people who think they know everything better. Even if they found out about the MS five yeas ago, six months or two weeks. Most of these people are not *at all*  receptive of any type of advice.

They just say: well you don't know the answer (like you just did, David), so why should  listen to you. (I know you did not say that :-) ).

Fortunately, I know some very good counter-examples!

However, there is also a lot of interesting work going on outside the various fora.
(Apart from the presidential project  )