An enthusiast of open access and exchange, Eisen participated
in scientific discussion forums, such as newsgroups, even before the days of the World Wide Web.
The concept of religion as a product of evolution is not new, but Wade's measured approach should please those
interested in a scientific discussion of the topic that nevertheless remains respectful of people's personal beliefs.
I am new to the science blogosphere and have not fully digested the proper way to conduct science in this realm, but it seems to me that the choice to decline a «bet» as to who is
correct in a scientific discussion of a certain topic is hardly relevant as to the efficacy of a given argument one way or the other.
In it, he has made clear that he feels that apart from greenhouse gases, other climate forcings (the changes that affect the energy balance of the planet) are being
neglected in the scientific discussion.
To keep the peer review process efficient and avoid diluting the scientific discussion, only members of the scientific community are invited to post expert
comments in the scientific discussion forums of the EGU interactive open access journals.
People from outside the scientific community are welcome to read and follow the public review and
discussion in the scientific discussion forums, but should pursue further (non-expert) discussions in other more appropriate venues (blogs etc.).
Even the top scientists in your field will be more relaxed and — often — willing to involve
you in scientific discussions.