I think something WAS proven here. Anger and a thinly disguised patronising, professoral, attitude is not conducive to communication.
Asa, I think that krusty's annoyance came from his disbelief that any "ignoramus" posting would dare question his erudition and experience -- erudition purportedly evidenced by scientific argumentation at that. He was incredulous that people persisted in questioning...
As you note, his argumentation is inconsistent -- I'd say it's emotional outburst(s) rather than a rational discussion. You took the "rational" view that krusty put forth.
I join Detlof in finding little constructive info -- what there is, is lost to this incredulity and expressed superiority. More's the pity.
Asa, I think that krusty's annoyance came from his disbelief that any "ignoramus" posting would dare question his erudition and experience -- erudition purportedly evidenced by scientific argumentation at that. He was incredulous that people persisted in questioning...
As you note, his argumentation is inconsistent -- I'd say it's emotional outburst(s) rather than a rational discussion. You took the "rational" view that krusty put forth.
I join Detlof in finding little constructive info -- what there is, is lost to this incredulity and expressed superiority. More's the pity.