Even if I was wrong, that's not my conception of open scientific debate — were I wrong, he could have explained openly why. (realclimate.org)
Most importantly, the expert reviewers clarified that Harde (2017) does not contribute to a seemingly open scientific debate or provides an alternative view. (realclimate.org)
Strong and iconoclastic opinions are expected in opinion pieces and can enhance open scientific debate. (bmj.com)