------------- Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao wrote: From Mr. Santosh Helekar's posts on Goanet on the subject "Science for sale..', it is obvious that he does not know how to discuss issues. I don't expect discussions to proceed in such manner, specially when one claims to be teaching post graduates and post doctorates. Basic knowledge of how discussions are to proceed is imparted as students in any field. I pity the students and regret the standard of education in any Institute where a teacher himself does not know to conduct a discussion.
--------------- GL responds: The way I look at it, 'less than five' Goans, very educated but totally uncouth, have repeatedly held Goanetters hostage both on and off goanet. Like self-appointed "Mafia Bosses", they have prevented others having an intellectual and reasoned dialog. Yet some straight-talk from a few like Dr. Ferdandino, Gabe Menezes and others may have finally worked the magic. "Straight talk" for those who need spoon feeding is "calling a spade a spade". Dr. Ferdandino's training in psychiatry has helped him spot and expose some prominent Goanetters with behavioral problems. I strongly support the notification to place Goan spam-posts on the international web and for archive. Now that Goan spammers have been put on notice, I would think anyone with the savvy and skill to do so, can do it. Goanet has become a past time and outlet of personal frustrations for those isolated. This may be in their rooms, on some remote island, no hobbies, no occupation; and for all that I know may even be ostracized by their own family. But others cannot be the victims of their plight. Regards, GL